The Metamorphoses of Ovid - The Original Classic Edition

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Cover of the book The Metamorphoses of Ovid - The Original Classic Edition by Naso Publius, Emereo Publishing
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Author: Naso Publius ISBN: 9781486413218
Publisher: Emereo Publishing Publication: October 24, 2012
Imprint: Emereo Publishing Language: English
Author: Naso Publius
ISBN: 9781486413218
Publisher: Emereo Publishing
Publication: October 24, 2012
Imprint: Emereo Publishing
Language: English
This edition has really come a long way. The text has been translated into a more modern voice, making it much more user friendly and fun to read. And its written in verse form (as is should be). The organization is top-notch: not only is it divided into books, but is further divided into the individual stories with appropriate headings (like Mars and Venus and Pyramus and Thisbe), so its easy to find your favorite myth and know where you are in the epic.

Theres also an excellent introduction to the entire work as well as introductions to each individual book, providing insights and background information. The notes in the back of the book are very comprehensive and helpful, adding greatly to your understanding of the work. On top of all that, theres a glossary of the characters in the back which not only tells you who they are, but where they are featured in the epic.

Needless to say, this edition is chock full of stuff to please both casual readers of the work and scholars looking to get a little more in-depth. I believe this is one of the most important and influential works of Western civilization, and everyone should have a copy. Its especially great for those who love Greek and Roman myths, since its packed full of just about every classical myth ever conceived. And since its broken down so nicely into individual stories and books, you can read a story here and there instead of the whole thing at once, if you choose. Though since all the stories are connected and flow seamlessly into one another, reading it through from beginning to end is very rewarding and highly recommended.

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This edition has really come a long way. The text has been translated into a more modern voice, making it much more user friendly and fun to read. And its written in verse form (as is should be). The organization is top-notch: not only is it divided into books, but is further divided into the individual stories with appropriate headings (like Mars and Venus and Pyramus and Thisbe), so its easy to find your favorite myth and know where you are in the epic.

Theres also an excellent introduction to the entire work as well as introductions to each individual book, providing insights and background information. The notes in the back of the book are very comprehensive and helpful, adding greatly to your understanding of the work. On top of all that, theres a glossary of the characters in the back which not only tells you who they are, but where they are featured in the epic.

Needless to say, this edition is chock full of stuff to please both casual readers of the work and scholars looking to get a little more in-depth. I believe this is one of the most important and influential works of Western civilization, and everyone should have a copy. Its especially great for those who love Greek and Roman myths, since its packed full of just about every classical myth ever conceived. And since its broken down so nicely into individual stories and books, you can read a story here and there instead of the whole thing at once, if you choose. Though since all the stories are connected and flow seamlessly into one another, reading it through from beginning to end is very rewarding and highly recommended.

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