Ovid Fasti: A Selection

Name: Ovid Fasti: A Selection
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781350156555
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Ovid Fasti: A Selection presents chosen extracts from Book II of Ovid’s Fasti, a poetic exploration of the Roman religious calendar and its mythological and historical foundations. Key stories include the tale of Hercules and Omphale, and the pivotal Roman event of Lucretia’s tragedy which leads to the fall of the Roman Kings and the birth of the Republic. Ovid intertwines history and myth, inviting readers to see the resonance of Rome’s past in their own era.
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This edition is ideal for secondary school students studying Latin and classical literature, particularly those preparing for A-Level examinations, as well as readers interested in Roman culture and mythology.

"This edition is endorsed by OCR for use with the OCR Level 3 Advanced GCE in Latin (H443) specification, Verse Literature (H443/04), for examination from 2025-2026 inclusive"--Page 4 of cover.

The only exam-board approved book for OCR's Latin A-Level prescription of Ovid's Fasti.

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This is the OCR-endorsed edition covering the Latin A-Level (Group 4) prescription of Ovid, Fasti 2.267–358, 687–852, giving full Latin text, commentary and vocabulary, with a detailed introduction that also covers the prescribed material to be read in English.

Ovid’s Fasti is a fascinating poem, which discusses key events in the Roman religious calendar, along with their mythological and historical origins. As such, it provides a remarkable opportunity for readers to experience the intersection of poetry and Roman ‘socio-cultural values’.

These extracts from Fasti II include the story of Hercules and Omphale, along with one of the most famous tales from Roman history, the story of Lucretia and the ensuing expulsion of the Roman Kings and creation of the Republic. Through his treatment of this latter narrative in particular, Ovid is not only playing with historical tradition, but also asking his Roman readers to perceive the echoes of the past in their present experiences.

Supporting resources are available on the Companion Website: https://www.bloomsbury.pub/OCR-editions-2024-2026

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Brian J. Zawiski, Don Bosco Prep School, USA, praises this OCR-endorsed edition for its clear introduction, comprehensive textual notes, and helpful vocabulary, making it an excellent resource for secondary school students engaging with Ovid’s poetry. – The Journal of Classics Teaching

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781350156555

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 February 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Contributors:

Edited by Dr Robert Cromarty

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 128

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About the Author

Robert Cromarty is Head of Classics at Wellington College, UK. His books include Tacitus, Annals IV: A Selection (Bloomsbury, 2020) and (as co-author) OCR Ancient History AS and A Level Component 2: Rome (Bloomsbury, 2018).