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The Metamorphoses (Signet Classics)
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The Metamorphoses (Signet Classics) Mass market paperback - 2009

by Ovid; Gregory, Horace [Translator]; Myers, Sara [Introduction]; Gregory, Horace [Afterword];

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A masterpiece of Western culture, "The Metamorphoses" 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, Gregory turns his own poetic gifts toward a deft reconstruction of Ovid's ancient themes. Revised reissue.

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  • Title The Metamorphoses (Signet Classics)
  • Author Ovid; Gregory, Horace [Translator]; Myers, Sara [Introduction]; Gregory, Horace [Afterword];
  • Binding Mass Market Paperback
  • Edition Reprint
  • Condition New
  • Pages 480
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Signet
  • Date 2009-11-03
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated, Index
  • Bookseller's Inventory # Q-0451531450
  • ISBN 9780451531452 / 0451531450
  • Weight 0.5 lbs (0.23 kg)
  • Dimensions 6.7 x 4.5 x 1 in (17.02 x 11.43 x 2.54 cm)
  • Ages 18 to UP years
  • Grade levels 13 - UP
  • Reading level 1180
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
    • Cultural Region: Italy
    • Sex & Gender: Feminine
    • Topical: Women's Interest
  • Library of Congress subjects Mythology, Classical, Fables, Latin
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2010668195
  • Dewey Decimal Code 873

Summary

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. Horace Gregory, in this modern translation, turns his own poetic gifts toward a deft reconstruction of Ovid?s ancient themes.



From the publisher

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.

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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.