Selections From Ovid: With Introduction, Notes and Vocabulary (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Ovid

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265535360 ISBN 13: 9780265535363

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Accessible introduction to Latin poetry, with clear guidance and student-friendly features.

This edition of a classic companion offers an introduction to Ovid’s poetry, plus careful notes and vocabulary to support reading in college and beyond. It presents substantial selections from the Metamorphoses and the Heroides, enhanced by a practical commentary that helps readers make sense of the texts and historical context. The volume also includes Proverbs and Short Selections to practice sight translation, making it a versatile tool for classroom use or self-study.

What you’ll get:

• A structured overview of Ovid’s life and major works to orient new readers
• Textual choices and a supportive Commentary that explains language and allusions
• Extensive Vocabulary and reference notes to aid comprehension and study
• Selected passages from Metamorphoses and Heroides, with accessible introduction and notes

Ideal for students of Latin or classical literature who want a reliable, classroom-ready edition with clear guidance and practical practice materials.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265535360
• ISBN 13: 9780265535363
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 274