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Ovid, Metamorphoses X
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Metamorphoses is an epic-style, narrative poem written in hexameters. Original, inventive and charming, the poem tells the stories of myths featuring transformations, from the creation of the universe to the death and deification of Julius Caesar. Book X contains some of Ovid's most memorable stories: Orpheus and Eurydice, Pygmalion, Atalanta and Hippomenes (with the race for the golden apples), Venus and Adonis, and Myrrha.
This edition contains the Latin text as well as in-depth commentary notes that provide language support, explain difficult words and phrases, highlight literary features and supply background knowledge. The introduction presents an overview of Ovid and the historical and literary context, as well as a plot synopsis and a discussion of the literary genre. Suggested reading is also included.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Latin text
Commentary
Bibliography and Further Reading
Index
Product details

Published | Feb 12 2015 |
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Format | Paperback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 288 |
ISBN | 9781472522900 |
Imprint | Bloomsbury Academic |
Dimensions | 216 x 138 mm |
Series | Latin Texts |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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