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Metamorphoses

By Ovid; A.D. Melville (trans.)

Book information

Publisher
Oxford University Press
Year
2009
ISBN
0199537372, 9780199537372
Language
english
Format
DJVU
Filesize
3 MB (3668222 bytes)
Series
Oxford World’s Classics
Pages
528\532
Time added
2018-12-14 16:54:46

Description

Metamorphoses, the best-known poem by one of the wittiest poets of classical antiquity, takes as its theme change and transformation, as illustrated by Greco-Roman myth and legend. Melville's new translation reproduces the grace and fluency of Ovid's style, and its modern idiom offers a fresh understanding of Ovid's unique and elusive vision of reality. About the Series:For over 100 yearsOxford World's Classicshas made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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