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The Metamorphoses Of Publius Ovidius Naso (1871)

The Metamorphoses Of Publius Ovidius Naso (1871)

King, Henry
Ovid

Paperback

Ancient RomeFiction AnthologiesGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 1166209636
ISBN13: 9781166209636
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 584
Weight: 1.70
Height: 1.18 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Metamorphoses of Publius Ovidius Naso is a classic work of literature by the ancient Roman poet Ovid. Originally written in Latin, this book is a collection of mythical tales that explore themes of transformation, love, and the human condition. The stories are organized chronologically and cover the creation of the world, the rise of civilization, and the fall of Rome. The book is divided into fifteen books, each containing several stories that follow a particular theme or set of characters. Some of the most famous stories in the book include the tale of Narcissus and Echo, the story of Pyramus and Thisbe, and the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. Throughout the book, Ovid uses vivid and descriptive language to bring the characters and settings to life, and his storytelling skills have made The Metamorphoses one of the most enduring works of literature in the Western canon. This edition of the book was translated into English in 1871 by Henry T. Riley, and it remains a popular choice for readers interested in classical mythology and ancient literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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