Ovid's poetical career reached its climax in his masterpiece, the Metamorphoses. The work displays his mature genius and has become a standard treasure-house of mythology for all succeeding generations. This edition of the first four of the fifteen books presents a new line by line translation which strives to display something of the wit, polish and balance of the original. The Latin text provided reflects the considerable recent progress made in establishing a sound text of Ovid's greatest work. The notes trace the sources from which Ovid worked and discuss how and why he adapted them. The history of Ovid's influence on his successors in literature and art down to modern times is also extensively treated, with copious notes for further reading. [Latin text with facing-page English translation, introduction and commentary.]
| ISBN: | 9780856682575 |
| Publication date: | 1st January 1985 |
| Author: | Ovid |
| Publisher: | Liverpool University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 263 pages |
| Series: | Aris and Phillips Classical Texts |
| Genres: |
Ancient, classical and medieval texts Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval Ancient Greek religion and mythology Roman religion and mythology Literary studies: poetry and poets Ancient history Classic and pre-20th century poetry Poetry by individual poets |
Ovid's poetical career reached its climax in his masterpiece, the Metamorphoses. The work displays his mature genius and has become a standard treasure-house of mythology for all succeeding generations. This edition of the first four of the fifteen books presents a new line by line translation which strives to display something of the wit, polish and balance of the original. The Latin text provided reflects the considerable recent progress made in establishing a sound text of Ovid's greatest work. The notes trace the sources from which Ovid worked and discuss how and why he adapted them. The history of Ovid's influence on his successors in literature and art down to modern times is also extensively treated, with copious notes for further reading. [Latin text with facing-page English translation, introduction and commentary.]
Metamorphoses. I-IV features in the following genres: Ancient, classical and medieval texts, Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval, Ancient Greek religion and mythology, Roman religion and mythology, Literary studies: poetry and poets, Ancient history, Classic and pre-20th century poetry, Poetry by individual poets
Metamorphoses. I-IV is available in Paperback
Metamorphoses. I-IV was written by Ovid and published by Liverpool University Press
Metamorphoses. I-IV has 263 pages
Yes it is part of Aris and Phillips Classical Texts series