Description
An accessible translation of the classic poem A masterpiece of Western culture, this is the first attempt to link all the Greek myths in a cohesive whole to the Roman myths of Ovid's day. In this modern translation, Horace Gregory turns his own poetic gifts toward a deft reconstruction of Ovid's ancient themes of transformation, power, and love.
Author: Ovide
Publisher: Signet Book
Published: 11/03/2009
Pages: 480
Binding Type: Mass Market Paperbound
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 6.70h x 4.50w x 1.00d
ISBN13: 9780451531452
ISBN10: 0451531450
BISAC Categories:
- Poetry | Epic
- Poetry | Ancient & Classical
- Poetry | Women Authors
Author: Ovide
Publisher: Signet Book
Published: 11/03/2009
Pages: 480
Binding Type: Mass Market Paperbound
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 6.70h x 4.50w x 1.00d
ISBN13: 9780451531452
ISBN10: 0451531450
BISAC Categories:
- Poetry | Epic
- Poetry | Ancient & Classical
- Poetry | Women Authors
About the Author
Ovid--Publius Ovidius Naso--(43 bce-ce 17 or 18) was born into a wealthy Roman family and became the most distinguished poet of his time. He died in exile on the Black Sea, far from Rome and his literary life.