Metamorphoses
(Author) Ovid
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The modern, unacademic idiom of A.D. Melville's translation opens the way to a fresh understanding of Ovid's unique and elusive vision of reality.
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Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
529
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780199537372
Publish year:
2008
Publish date:
Sept. 11, 2008
Ovid
Ovid was a Roman poet born in 43 BC, known for his witty and elegant writing style. His most notable works include "Metamorphoses," a narrative poem that explores the theme of change and transformation, and "Ars Amatoria," a satirical guide to love and seduction. Ovid's contributions to literature include his use of mythology and his innovative storytelling techniques. He had a significant impact on the development of poetry and influenced later writers such as Chaucer and Shakespeare. Ovid's most famous work, "Metamorphoses," remains a classic of Western literature.
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