Ovid, Henry T Riley (Henry Thomas)

Broschiertes Buch

The Metamorphoses of Ovid

Beschreibung

Experience the transformative power of classical mythology with Ovid's "Metamorphoses, Vol. 1, Books 1-7." This foundational work of Roman literature presents a sweeping panorama of tales centered on transformation and change. Through vivid epic poetry, Ovid explores the myths and legends that shaped Western culture. Volume 1 offers the initial books of this epic, delving into the rich tapestry of classical mythology. Discover stories of gods, mortals, and the enduring power of transformation as told by Publius Ovidius Naso. A cornerstone of ancient poetry, the "Metamorphoses" continues to captivate readers with its timeless exploration of human nature and the supernatural. Delve into this essential work and explore the origins of countless myths and legends. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

Ovid (43 BC-17/18 AD) was a Roman poet. Born in Sulmo the year after Julius Caesar's assassination, Ovid would join the ranks of Virgil and Horace to become one of the foremost poets of Augustus' reign as first Roman emperor. After rejecting a life in law and politics, he embarked on a career as a poet, publishing his first work, the Heroides, in 19 BC. This was quickly followed by his Amores (16 BC), a collection of erotic elegies written to his lover Corinna. By 8 AD, Ovid finished his Metamorphoses, an epic narrative poem tracing the history of Rome and the world from the creation of the cosmos to the death and apotheosis of Julius Caesar. Ambitious and eminently inspired, Metamorphoses remains a timeless work of Roman literature and an essential resource for the study of classical languages and mythology. Exiled that same year by Augustus himself, Ovid spent the rest of his life in Tomis on the Black Sea, where he continued to write poems of loss, repentance and longing.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 30
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 2mm
• Gewicht: 59g
• ISBN-13: 9781023158336
• ISBN-10: 1023158337
• Artikelnr.: 74195631