The Metamorphoses Paperback by Ovid

Product Details

• Publisher: Signet (2009-11-03)
• Language: English
• Paperback: 480 pages
• ISBN-13: 9780451531452
• Item Weight: 226.8 grams
• Dimensions: 6.79 x 4.13 x 1.06 cm

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.

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.