Ovid
Metamorphoses: Bk. 3 (Ovid - Metamorphoses)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780906515020
- author:
- Ovid
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bristol Classical Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1991
- Pages:
- 144
- Genre:
- Literary studies: classical, early & medieval
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Book III of Ovid's Metamorphoses offers an immersive exploration of the royal house of Thebes, with episodes that are closely intertwined and rich in individual character. This edition provides a concise introduction to its ancient context, while notes aid comprehension of the Latin text and offer additional aesthetic and antiquarian insights.
Supplemented by a vocabulary, this utilitarian edition is ideal for sixth-form and undergraduate students seeking an introduction to Ovid's enchanting world. The book's homogeneity makes it easier to appreciate the unique qualities of each story, allowing readers to engage with its complex characters and narrative.
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