Carole E. Newlands
Ovid (Understanding Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781848859302
- author:
- Carole E. Newlands
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- I.B.Tauris
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 21.3 x 13.7 x 1.5 cm
- Genre:
- Poetry, Drama & Criticism, Poetry, By Period
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Ovid: A Poet of Change and Transformation Carole Newlands explores the life and works of Ovid, one of the most enduring figures in classical Roman literature. This book delves into the connection between the historical poet and his writings, including love elegies, the Metamorphoses, and the Fasti. Ovid's poetry is often seen as a product of its time, reflecting the complex political circumstances of late Augustan Rome. His works, such as the elegies and erotic myths, must be understood within this context. Newlands sheds new light on Ovid's significance, revealing why he remains an important figure in modern cultural discourse. By examining Ovid's poetry through a contemporary lens, Newlands reveals the poet's unique appeal to postmodern sensibilities. This book offers a fresh perspective on one of classical literature's most fascinating figures.
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