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Book Synopsis: Ovid’s sensuous and witty poem, in an accessible translation by David Raeburn.
In Metamorphoses, Ovid brings together a dazzling array of mythological tales, ingeniously linked by the idea of transformation—often as a result of love or lust—where men and women find themselves magically changed into new and sometimes extraordinary beings. Beginning with the creation of the world and ending with the deification of Augustus, Ovid interweaves many of the best-known myths and legends of ancient Greece and Rome, including Daedalus and Icarus, Pyramus and Thisbe, Pygmalion, Perseus and Andromeda, and the fall of Troy.
Erudite but light-hearted, dramatic and yet playful, Metamorphoses has influenced writers and artists throughout the centuries from Shakespeare and Titian to Picasso and Ted Hughes.
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If you're looking for an enchanting journey through ancient mythology, then look no further than "Metamorphoses" by Ovid. This captivating collection of stories, beautifully translated by David Raeburn, explores the theme of transformation through love and desire. From the creation of the world to the deification of Augustus, Ovid weaves together iconic myths and legends from Greece and Rome. Immerse yourself in the tales of Daedalus and Icarus, Pyramus and Thisbe, and many more in this sensuous and witty poem. With its erudite yet light-hearted tone, "Metamorphoses" has inspired countless writers and artists over the centuries.
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