Metamorphoses Book One (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162718842)

Metamorphoses Book One by Ovid is a classic work of literature that explores the theme of transformation. The book is a collection of myths and legends from ancient Greece and Rome, retold in Ovid's unique style. The stories in this book range from the creation of the world to the story of Apollo and Daphne, and from the story of Phaeton and the sun chariot to the tale of Narcissus and Echo. The book is divided into 15 sections, each of which tells a different story. Ovid's writing style is poetic and vivid, bringing the characters and events to life in a way that is both engaging and entertaining. The book is also notable for its exploration of themes such as love, jealousy, revenge, and the power of the gods. Overall, Metamorphoses Book One is a must-read for anyone interested in mythology, literature, or the classics. It is a timeless work that continues to captivate readers with its timeless stories and beautiful prose.1922. With a foreword by Frederic Allison Tupper. Ovid was a Roman writer of love elegies, then experimented with the imaginary letter, mock didactic verse, and collective narrative relating disconnected stories inside a large historical or chronological frame. Little was heard of Ovid until the Renaissance where he was revered as the great preceptor of courtly love. Through the Renaissance up to modern times, his poetry has been respected as a treasury of mythic themes, the suggestiveness and psychological content of which have inspired the imagination of a legion of writers. Content: The Creation; The Four Ages; Giants; Lycaon Changed to a Wolf; The Deluge; The Pythian Games; Daphne and Phoebus; and Io and Jupiter. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Ovid
ISBN-10: 1162718846
ISBN-13: 9781162718842
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 62
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.21lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.13d