A Commentary on Ovid’s Fasti
A Commentary on Ovid’s Fasti by Matthew Robinson, published by OUP Oxford on November 25, 2010, offers an in-depth exploration of one of Ovid’s most intricate works. This edition, comprising 588 pages, presents a detailed analysis of Book 2 of the Fasti, which creatively presents the Roman calendar in poetic form. The commentary addresses the complex interplay of religious rites, historical events, and astronomical myths, providing essential context for readers navigating this multifaceted text.
Readers will find that this commentary serves as a comprehensive guide, enhancing their understanding of the poem through meticulous examination of its religious, historical, political, and literary dimensions. As the first detailed commentary in English in 80 years, it aims to facilitate a deeper appreciation of Ovid’s work, making it a valuable resource for those interested in literary criticism, ancient poetry, and classical studies.
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The Fasti is one of Ovid’s most complex, inventive, and remarkable works. In presenting the Roman calendar in poetic form, it encompasses an unusually wide range of subjects, a labyrinth of religious rites, historical events, and astronomical myths that can place significant demands on the reader. This commentary on Book 2 – the first detailed commentary in English for 80 years – guides the reader through the maze of diverse material towards a fuller appreciation of the poem, through detailed analysis of its religious, historical, political, and literary background.
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