Daphne and Apollo. Echo and Narcissus. Daedalus and Icarus. Metamorphoses speaks to us today more than ever for its portrayal of power dynamics, shifting identity, and a world constantly under threat.
Now, this bold, free-verse translation releases the riverine flow of Ovid's poetry. Contemporary language and undulating composition propel readers from one unforgettable story to the next. In pairing a creative writer with a scholar, this translation is at once free-spirited and closely bound to Ovid's kaleidoscopic Latin text.
Baraz and Lahiri draw out Ovid's attention to moments of psychological nuance, to the passage of time, to border crossings and to fluid states of being. And by centering the experiences of Ovid's women, they reframe complex questions of violence, gender, and bodily autonomy for a new generation of readers.
Inviting to both a first-time audience and long-time lovers of Ovid, this dynamic, formally inventive translation reminds us that Ovid's Metamorphoses is a work of perpetual relevance and breathtaking sweep.
| ISBN: | 9780241871232 |
| Publication date: | 6th May 2027 |
| Author: | Ovid |
| Publisher: | Penguin Classics an imprint of Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 768 pages |
| Genres: |
Classic and pre-20th century poetry Poetry by individual poets Ancient Sagas and epics |
Daphne and Apollo. Echo and Narcissus.
Metamorphoses features in the following genres: Classic and pre-20th century poetry, Poetry by individual poets, Ancient Sagas and epics
Hardback, Paperback, Ebook. £27.00, down from the £30.00 cover price. Pre-order. 6th May 2027.
Metamorphoses was written by Ovid and published by Penguin Classics an imprint of Penguin Books Ltd
Metamorphoses has 768 pages
£27.00, reduced from £30.00. Pre-order. 6th May 2027.