Mandelbaum, Allen
The Metamorphoses of Ovid
- ISBN 13:
- 9780156001267
- author:
- Mandelbaum, Allen
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harcourt Publishers Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1995
- Pages:
- 576
- Dimensions:
- 15.24 x 3.56 x 22.86 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fantasy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
This translation of Ovid's masterpiece weaves together every major mythological story to display a dazzling array of miraculous changes. From chaos transformed into order at creation, to the soul of Julius Caesar turned into a star and set in the heavens, The Metamorphoses is a work of remarkable psychological acuity.
Through Allen Mandelbaum's poetic artistry, Ovid's worldly sensibility shines through, revealing a complex and multifaceted exploration of human nature. This enduring work continues to speak to our time with its earthy tone and profound insights.
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