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Metamorphoses: A New Translation
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The theme of transformation in Ovid's epic poem has influenced writers from Dante to modern authors like Salman Rushdie and Italo Calvino. Charles Martin's translation maintains a close fidelity to the original text while capturing its vibrant energy. This edition is tailored for contemporary English readers and includes helpful endnotes and a glossary of characters and concepts, making it an essential resource for understanding Ovid's enduring impact on literature.
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Metamorphoses: A New Translation, Ovid
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- Released
- 2005
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- Title
- Metamorphoses: A New Translation
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ovid
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Released
- 2005
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 624
- ISBN13
- 9780393326420
- Category
- Poetry
- Description
- The theme of transformation in Ovid's epic poem has influenced writers from Dante to modern authors like Salman Rushdie and Italo Calvino. Charles Martin's translation maintains a close fidelity to the original text while capturing its vibrant energy. This edition is tailored for contemporary English readers and includes helpful endnotes and a glossary of characters and concepts, making it an essential resource for understanding Ovid's enduring impact on literature.