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Metamorphoses: A Norton Critical Edition (Norton Critical Editions),Used
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In His Awardwinning Translation, Charles Martin Combines Fidelity To Ovids Text With Verse That Catches The Speed And Liveliness Of The Original. Ovids Epic Poemwhose Theme Of Change Has Resonated Throughout The Agesis One Of The Most Important Texts Of Western Imagination, An Inspiration From Dantes Time To The Present, When Writers Such As Salman Rushdie And Italo Calvino Have Found A Living Source In Ovids Work. The Text Is Accompanied By A Preface, A Note On The Translation, And Detailed Explanatory Annotations.Sources And Backgrounds Includes Senecas Inspired Commentary On Ovid, Charles Martins Essay On The Ways In Which Pantomimic Dancingan Art Form Popular In Ovids Timemay Have Been The Model For Metamorphoses, As Well As Related Works By Virgil, Callimachus, Hesiod, And Lucretius, Among Others.From The Enormous Body Of Scholarly Writing On Metamorphoses, Charles Martin Has Chosen Six Major Interpretations By Bernard Knox, J. R. R. Mackail, Norman O. Brown, Italo Calvino, Frederick Ahl, And Diane Middlebrook.A Glossary Of Persons, Places, And Personifications In The Metamorphoses And A Chronology And Selected Bibliography Are Also Included.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the genre of 'Metamorphoses: A Norton Critical Edition'? A: 'Metamorphoses' is an epic poem by Ovid, categorized under classical literature and poetry.
- Q: Who is the author of this edition of 'Metamorphoses'? A: The author of 'Metamorphoses: A Norton Critical Edition' is Ovid, translated by Charles Martin.
- Q: How many pages does this edition contain? A: This edition contains 592 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Metamorphoses: A Norton Critical Edition' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: This edition was published on November 30, 2009.
- Q: Is there any additional content included in this edition? A: Yes, this edition includes a preface, a note on the translation, explanatory annotations, a glossary, and a selected bibliography.
- Q: What themes does 'Metamorphoses' explore? A: 'Metamorphoses' explores the theme of change, illustrating transformations in mythology and human experience.
- Q: Is there a critical analysis included in this edition? A: Yes, it includes six major interpretations by notable scholars, offering critical insights into Ovid’s work.
- Q: What makes this translation unique? A: Charles Martin’s translation is notable for its fidelity to Ovid’s text while capturing the speed and liveliness of the original verse.
- Q: Can this edition be used for academic study? A: Yes, the detailed annotations and scholarly perspectives make it suitable for academic study and discussion.