Ovid: Metamorphoses I
Ovid: Metamorphoses I by A.G. Lee is a new edition published by Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers in January 1984, featuring 162 pages in English. This edition presents the first book of Ovid’s “Metamorphoses,” which includes a variety of myths related to the creation of the world and man, the decline from the golden age, and the flood narrative of Deucalion and Pyrrha. The latter half focuses on significant metamorphosis myths, particularly Apollo’s love for Daphne and the story of Io.
Readers will find a detailed commentary with explanatory notes and a useful index, enhancing their understanding of the text. The substantial introduction covers Ovid’s life and works, as well as insights into the “Metamorphoses.” Additionally, this edition includes a practical section on the Ovidian hexameter and a thoughtful discussion on translations of the “Metamorphoses,” highlighting notable translators. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in Latin, ancient languages, and literary collections.
Official synopsis Publisher
The first book of Ovid’s “Metamorphoses” contains an interesting variety of material. It begins with myths related to the creation of the world and man, decline from the golden age, the flood and the story of Deucalion and Pyrrha. In the second half it deals primarily with two main metamorphosis myths – Apollo’s love for Daphne and the story of Io.
Guy Lee’s edition, first published by CUP in 1952, supplies a detailed commentary of explanatory notes (with useful index) and, separately, a number of critical notes on teh readings adopted by his text. the substantial introduction deals with Ovid himself, with the “Metamorhposes” and Ovid’s other works; there is also a practical section on the Ovidian hexameter and, as one might expect from an editor who is himself a consummate translator of Latin poetry, a sensitive section on translations of the “Metamorphsoses” (especially Golding, Sandys and Dryden).
Publisher
Topics
FAQ
What is “Ovid: Metamorphoses I” about?
Who is the author of “Ovid: Metamorphoses I”?
When was “Ovid: Metamorphoses I” published?
What is the ISBN for “Ovid: Metamorphoses I”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
