Ovid: Amores, Metamorphoses : Selections

Synopsis

This bestseller now features 277 more lines of Ovid! The updated version includes Metamorphoses I.1-88 and X.1-85 and Amores 2.19 and 3.12. The source of Ovid's enduring appeal is obvious: his Amores are written with the wit and humor—and sometimes the regret—of one who has seen love firsthand. His Metamorphoses, an epic tale of transformations, is the sparkling work of a consummate storyteller. This edition is organized to facilitate reading, comprehension, and enjoyment of a poet whose sometimes startling voice rings as clear and true today as it did in his own day. Special Features Introduction to each passage Latin texts of eight Amores and seven selections from the Metamorphoses Same-page grammatical/syntactical/vocabulary notes Glossaries of metrical terms and figures of speech high-frequency vocabulary list Translation tips for reading Ovid Topical bibliography