De natura deorum liber 1
“De natura deorum liber 1” by Ovid is a scholarly edition published by Cambridge University Press on November 2, 2000. This 1st Edition, comprising 252 pages, is presented in English and delves into Ovid’s exploration of various episodes from his renowned work, Metamorphoses. The text highlights significant narratives, including the contest between Ulysses and Ajax, the tragic story of Hecuba, and the humorous tale of Polyphemus and Galatea, while examining Ovid’s adaptation of earlier literary sources.
Readers will find detailed discussions on Ovid’s stylistic choices and language, alongside an introduction that addresses overarching themes such as metamorphosis and the poem’s structural elements. This edition serves as a resource for those interested in ancient history, literary criticism, and poetry, providing insights into Ovid’s innovative approach to storytelling and his engagement with classical literature.
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Book XIII of Ovid’s Metamorphoses presents a wide variety of brilliant episodes, from the rhetorically charged contest between Ulysses and Ajax over the arms of Achilles, to the tragic tale of Hecuba and her gruesome revenge, to the amusing story of Polyphemus’ unrequited love for Galatea and its bloody conclusion. This edition discusses in detail Ovid’s treatment of his sources and sets out the ways in which he has adapted earlier literature as material for his novel work. Guidance is offered on points of language and style, and the Introduction treats in general terms the themes of metamorphosis and the structure of the poem as a whole.
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