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Metamorphoses

By Ovid
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Metamorphoses by Ovid is a captivating narrative poem that explores the theme of transformation through a series of mythological tales. Spanning from the creation of the world to the deification of Julius Caesar, the work weaves together stories of gods, heroes, and mortals, each undergoing various metamorphoses. Rich in emotional depth and imaginative storytelling, it offers a timeless reflection on change and the human condition.
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You might appreciate this book if you have an interest in classical literature or an appreciation for mythological storytelling. With its vivid tales of transformation involving gods, humans, and nature, it offers a fascinating look into ancient Roman culture and the power of change, rendered in a poetic style. This book may appeal to those who enjoy exploring timeless themes of love, betrayal, and redemption presented through mythical narratives.

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Metamorphoses

Ovid's witty and exuberant epic starts with the creation of the world and brings together a series of ingeniously linked Greek and Roman myths and legends in which men and women are transformed, often by love - into flowers, trees, stones and stars.

This new verse translation, in simple and swift English hexameters, allows Ovid's narrative to flow - pulling the reader along with it.

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"I think this version is terrific. The light enjambed English hexameters are a great success. The effect is properly propulsive." - Prof A D Nuttall, Oxford

Ovid's deliciously witty and exuberant epic starts with the creation of the world and brings together a series of ingeniously linked Greek and Roman myths and legends in which men and women are transformed, often by love, into flowers, trees, stones, and stars.

This new verse translation, in simple and swift English hexameters, allows Ovid's narrative to flow, pulling the reader along with it.

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Metamorphoses by Ovid is praised for its modern, poetic English translation. Experts commend the dignified yet clear prose, with one noting the enjambed hexameters contribute to the work's dynamic and forward-moving nature.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140447897

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 January 2004

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by David Raeburn
  • Introduction by Denis Feeney

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 528g

Pages: 768

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Ovid Penguin Books Penguin Classics

About the Author

DAVID RAEBURN is a lecturer in Classics at Oxford. He has translated Sophocles & directed numerous school/ university productions of Greek tragedies. DENIS FEENEY is Professor of Classics at Princeton. RICHARD ASHDOWNE is in the Department of Comparative Philology, Linguisits and Phonetics, Oxford.

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