Ovid
Metamorphoses
- ISBN 13:
- 9780393925340
- author:
- Ovid
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- W. W. Norton & Company
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 551
- Dimensions:
- 21.4 x 13.2 x 3.2 cm
- Genre:
- Ancient, Classical & Medieval
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Ovid's epic poem, Metamorphoses, is a rich and enduring work of Western imagination, exploring the transformative power of change. This Norton Critical Edition features a translation by Charles Martin, which balances fidelity to the original text with a lively and engaging verse style. The edition includes a preface, annotations, and a range of supplementary materials, such as "Sources and Backgrounds" and a glossary of key figures and concepts. This collection of essays and commentary provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the poem's complex themes and allusions.
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