Metamorphoses
Ovid
Translated by A. D. Melville
Edited with introduction and notes by E. J. Kenney
11 September 2008
ISBN: 9780199537372
528 pages
Paperback
196x129mm
Description
The modern, unacademic idiom of A.D. Melville's translation opens the way to a fresh understanding of Ovid's unique and elusive vision of reality.
- An accessible and modern translation
- Includes comprehensive explanatory notes, making the poetic verse accessible and revealing contextual and literary features
- Contains a glossary and index of names to help the reader follow the developments and characters in the text
- Includes a bibliography
Reviews
`This translation will quickly establish itself as _the_ transation for English speaking readers and students of this great Augustan epic.' Dr A.H.F. Griffin, University of Exeter -
'a work of the highest quality which provides pleasure and information in generous measure.' JACT Review -
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