Ovid's Metamorphoses is an epic poem in fifteen books that links over two hundred myths, all involving change of shape. It starts with the creation of the cosmos from chaos and moves through the ages of man, the flood, Jupiter's love affairs, and the Trojan war, ending with the rise of Rome and the deification of Julius Caesar. Familiar scenes include Daphne turning into a tree, Echo and Narcissus, Pygmalion's statue, Orpheus in the underworld, and Arachne's contest with Athena. Ovid's tone is playful, and he shifts easily from comedy to horror.
It suits readers who want a lively sourcebook of classical mythology and an example of Roman poetry. You can read it story by story.
Deep; a moderate read.
Best for readers like The Deep Diver. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2011
- Publisher
- Vi-Da GLOBAL
- ISBN
- 9789876780148
- Language
- RO
