Selections From The Metamorphoses And Heroides Of Publius Ovidius Naso (1889) Paperback - 2010

Selections From The Metamorphoses And Heroides Of Publius Ovidius Naso is a book that was first published in 1889. It is a collection of selected works from the Latin poet Ovid's two famous literary works, Metamorphoses and Heroides. Metamorphoses is a narrative poem that tells the stories of various Greek and Roman myths, focusing on the theme of transformation. The book includes stories such as the creation of the world, the story of Narcissus and Echo, the tale of Pyramus and Thisbe, and the story of Daedalus and Icarus. Heroides, on the other hand, is a collection of fictional letters written by famous mythological heroines to their absent lovers. The book includes letters from women such as Penelope to Odysseus, Dido to Aeneas, and Medea to Jason. This book provides a glimpse into the world of ancient mythology and the literary works of one of the most influential poets of the Roman Empire. The English translation of Ovid's works allows readers to appreciate the beauty and complexity of his writing style and the timeless themes he explores in his works.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.