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Metamorphoses: A Latin Mythological Epic of Greek and Roman Transformations from Creation to Caesar - Softcover
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Ovid's Metamorphoses is a vast mythological epic in fifteen books, tracing the world from creation to the deification of Julius Caesar through stories of transformation: gods become animals, mortals become trees, stones, stars, and voices. Written in dactylic hexameter yet animated by wit, irony, and narrative fluidity, it reworks Greek and Roman myth into a continuous poetic tapestry. Its style is elegant, sensuous, and psychologically acute, standing at once within the epic tradition of Homer and Virgil and against it, privileging change, desire, artifice, and instability over martial grandeur. Publius Ovidius Naso, born in 43 BCE, belonged to the sophisticated literary culture of Augustan Rome. Trained in rhetoric and famed for erotic and didactic poetry, he brought to myth a lawyer's precision, a court poet's polish, and a skeptical observer's eye for power. Composed near the end of his Roman career, before or around his exile to Tomis, the poem reflects both imperial ideology and subtle tensions with authority. This book is essential for readers of classical literature, mythology, and the Western imagination. It offers not merely a compendium of myths, but a profound meditation on identity, violence, beauty, memory, and the transforming power of art.
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Ovid's 'Metamorphoses' is a landmark epic poem that weaves together over 250 mythological tales, using transformation as its central theme. Written in Latin during the poetic golden age of Rome, the work employs a fluid narrative style that shifts seamlessly between stories, illustrating the capricious nature of the gods and the inevitability of change. Rich in allegory and symbolism, Ovid's verses challenge the boundaries of genre, blending mythology with philosophical introspection, thereby contributing significantly to the literary evolution from epic to narrative poetry, as well as influencing countless works in Western literature and art. Ovid, a member of the Roman elite, faced political exile under Emperor Augustus, an experience that profoundly informed his writing. His connection to the Metamorphoses can be traced to his early appreciation of mythological stories and their moral implications, reflecting a long-standing tradition in Roman literature that sought to both entertain and evoke contemplation. This exile also allowed Ovid to reflect on change and transformation from a personal standpoint, infusing the text with greater emotional depth. 'Metamorphoses' is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of mythology, literature, and human experience. Its narratives resonate with timeless themes of love, loss, and identity, offering modern readers a lens through which to explore the complexities of existence. This seminal work serves as an indispensable reference for scholars and casual readers alike, revealing the profound impact of change in both mythology and life. 512 pp. Englisch. Seller Inventory # 9788027375554
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -Ovid's Metamorphoses is a vast mythological epic in fifteen books, tracing the world from creation to the deification of Julius Caesar through stories of transformation: gods become animals, mortals become trees, stones, stars, and voices. Written in dactylic hexameter yet animated by wit, irony, and narrative fluidity, it reworks Greek and Roman myth into a continuous poetic tapestry. Its style is elegant, sensuous, and psychologically acute, standing at once within the epic tradition of Homer and Virgil and against it, privileging change, desire, artifice, and instability over martial grandeur. Publius Ovidius Naso, born in 43 BCE, belonged to the sophisticated literary culture of Augustan Rome. Trained in rhetoric and famed for erotic and didactic poetry, he brought to myth a lawyer's precision, a court poet's polish, and a skeptical observer's eye for power. Composed near the end of his Roman career, before or around his exile to Tomis, the poem reflects both imperial ideology and subtle tensions with authority. This book is essential for readers of classical literature, mythology, and the Western imagination. It offers not merely a compendium of myths, but a profound meditation on identity, violence, beauty, memory, and the transforming power of art.e-artnow s.r.o., Za sidlistem 22, 14300 Prague 512 pp. Englisch. Seller Inventory # 9788027375554
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