Thomas Bulfinch (1796-1867) was an American writer best known for his book Bulfinch's Mythology, a compilation of his earlier works. In this short story, Bulfinch retells the classic myth about Apollo, the god of music, and his affection for a young man named Hyacinthus. It also offers a guided reading mode, an assessment, discussion questions, and a teacher's guide. [Free account registration required for specific tools.]

Concepts

mythology, reading comprehension

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
• The intended use for this resource is Practice