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Metamorphoses (Penguin Clothbound Classics),Used
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Ovid?s deliciously clever and exuberant epic, now in a gorgeous new clothbound editionOvid?s sensuous and witty poetry brings together a dazzling array of mythological tales, ingeniously linked by the idea of transformationoften as a result of love or lustwhere 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 bestknown 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 lighthearted, dramatic yet playful, the Metamorphoses has influenced writers and artists throughout the centuries from Shakespeare and Titian to Picasso and Ted Hughes.This edition includes David Raeburn?s modern verse translation, an introduction by Denis Feeney, and other features to help readers fully appreciate Ovid?s epic.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the Englishspeaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as uptodate translations by awardwinning translators.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of Metamorphoses? A: The main theme of Metamorphoses is transformation, exploring how characters change, often due to love or lust, into new and extraordinary beings.
- Q: Who is the author of Metamorphoses? A: Metamorphoses is authored by the Roman poet Ovid, known for his witty and sensuous poetry.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: This edition of Metamorphoses was published on May 17, 2016.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition features a hardcover binding, providing durability and a classic aesthetic.
- Q: How many pages are in Metamorphoses? A: Metamorphoses contains a total of 768 pages.
- Q: Does this edition include any special features? A: Yes, it includes David Raeburn’s modern verse translation and an introduction by Denis Feeney, along with other features to enhance reader understanding.
- Q: Is Metamorphoses suitable for academic study? A: Yes, Metamorphoses is suitable for academic study as it includes authoritative texts and scholarly notes to aid comprehension.
- Q: What are some notable myths included in Metamorphoses? A: Notable myths include Daedalus and Icarus, Pyramus and Thisbe, Pygmalion, and the fall of Troy.
- Q: Is this book a part of a series? A: Yes, Metamorphoses is part of the Penguin Clothbound Classics series, which includes various classic literature.
- Q: What makes this edition unique? A: This edition is unique due to its beautiful clothbound cover and the modern verse translation that brings Ovid's poetry to contemporary readers.