Morgan, Llewelyn
Ovid: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198837688
- author:
- Morgan, Llewelyn
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 17.5 x 11 x 0.8 centimeters (0.1
- Genre:
- Poetry, General, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Ovid's masterpiece, the Metamorphoses, ends with the words "Vivam" - "I shall live". A remarkably accurate prophecy, given that the book remains widely read two millennia after its author's death. Ovid's impact on literature and art is undeniable, and his voice remains a compellingly contemporary one, accessible to artists, writers, and readers today. Ovid's poetry channels the cultural and political upheavals of his time, exploring themes of love, metamorphosis, Roman festivals, and his own exile. His innovative work is driven by his wit, and his personal story is both compelling and enduringly relevant. This book provides an introduction to Ovid's background, social and literary, and explores his immense influence on later literature and art. Llewelyn Morgan's exploration of Ovid's life and poetry reveals a scintillating and thought-provoking oeuvre, spanning from the Renaissance to the present day.
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