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Metamorphoses (Oxford World's Classics)
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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.
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What Stands Out
Classic Translation
This edition offers a modern translation that retains the poetic essence of Ovid's original text, making it accessible while respecting literary tradition.
Critical Commentary
Accompanied by insightful introductions and notes, this version provides context and analysis, enriching the reading experience for students and literature enthusiasts.
Durable Format
The Oxford World's Classics series ensures high-quality paper and binding, promising durability and longevity for repeated readings and library collections.
Product Details
- Metamorphoses is a well-known poem by a witty classical antiquity poet, themed on change and transformation through Greco-Roman myth and legend.
- Melville's modern translation captures Ovid's style, offering a fresh understanding of his unique vision of reality.
- Part of the Oxford World's Classics series, known for providing accurate texts, expert introductions, voluminous notes, up-to-date bibliographies, and other valuable features.
- The series has been offering a broad spectrum of literature from around the globe for over 100 years, reflecting Oxford's commitment to scholarship.
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Publication date | April 15, 2009 |
| Edition | Reissue |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 528 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0199537372 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0199537372 |
| Item Weight | 13.7 ounces (388.4 grams) |
| Reading age | 13 years and up |
| Dimensions | 7.7 x 1.4 x 5.1 inches (19.6 x 3.6 x 13 cm) |
Who Should Buy?
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Classical Literature Students
Ideal for students of classical literature studying Ovid's influence on Western literature and storytelling techniques.
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Mythology Enthusiasts
Great for readers interested in mythology, exploring themes of transformation, identity, and the nature of gods.
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Creative Writers
Beneficial for writers seeking inspiration from Ovid's narrative style and innovative storytelling methods.
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Casual Readers
May not engage casual readers looking for lighter or contemporary fiction due to its dense and complex text.
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Metamorphoses (Oxford World's Classics)
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Ancient & Classical Editorial Review
The Oxford Worlds Classics edition of Metamorphoses is a well-bound and well-translated version of this classic work. Although the translations are not perfect, they are still inspiring and enjoyable. The book is a primer of Greek mythology, with vignettes of different origins of plants and beings. The plots of many present-day books and movies can be traced to this ancient work, making it relevant even today. While some readers may find the Prose difficult to follow, the explanatory footnotes provided in the book make it accessible to most readers. Overall, this is a great edition of a classic work.
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Pros
- Great poetry and imaginative primer of Greek mythology
- Relevant even today, with the plots of many present-day books and movies tracing back to this ancient work
- Well-bound and well-translated edition with high-quality binding
Cons
- Some pages may not be cut correctly
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- This is the best-known poem by one of the wittiest poets of classical antiquity.
- It takes change and transformation as its theme.
- Melville's new translation offers a fresh and modern understanding of Ovid's vision of reality.
- Includes expert introductions, notes, and bibliographies.
- Part of the Oxford World's Classics series, quality and affordable literature.
- Ideal for scholars, students, and lovers of classical literature.
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