Ovid

Metamorphoses: A New Translation

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ISBN 13:: 9780393326420
author:: Ovid
format:: Paperback
publisher:: W. W. Norton & Company
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2005
Pages:: 624
Dimensions:: 140mm X 208mm
Genre:: Literature: Texts
Condition:: New
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Ovid's epic poem, Metamorphoses, is a timeless work of Western imagination that has inspired writers for centuries. This new translation by Charles Martin brings the poem's themes of change to life in a way that is both faithful to the original and accessible to contemporary readers. Martin's translation combines a close fidelity to Ovid's text with verse that captures the speed and liveliness of the original. The result is a version that is likely to become the new standard for readers in English. This edition includes endnotes and a glossary of people, places, and personifications to provide further context and understanding. With its rich and varied themes, Metamorphoses is a work that continues to resonate with readers today. This new translation is an excellent choice for anyone looking to explore the poem's enduring themes and ideas.

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