JAMES R. OSGOOD & CO., Boston.
MYTHS AND MYTH-MAKERS:
OLD TALES AND SUPERSTITIONS INTERPRETED BY COMPARATIVE MYTHOLOGY.
By JOHN FISKE.
1 vol. 12mo. $2.00.
“It is both an amusing and instructive book, evincing large research and giving its results in a lucid and attractive style. The author’s purpose is to present old tales and superstitions as interpreted by comparative mythology. The seven chapters of the volume relate respectively to ‘The Origins of Folk Lore,’ ‘The Descent of Fire,’ ‘Werewolves and Swan-Maidens,’ ‘Light and Darkness,’ ‘Myths of the Barbaric World,’ ‘Juventus Mundi,’ and ‘The Primeval Ghost World.’ The volume is so rich in matter that the task of selection is difficult.”—Boston Globe.
“With the capacity for profound research and the power of critical consideration, he has a singular grace of style and an art of clear and simple statement which will not let the most indifferent refuse knowledge of the topics treated. In such a field as the discussion of old fables and superstitions affords, we have not only to admire Mr. Fiske for the charm of his manner, but for the justice and honesty of his method.”—The Atlantic Monthly.