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This book presents a series of tales from Ovid's Metamorphoses, a significant work of Roman literature composed in the first century AD. Ovid's extensive work retells myths and legends, exploring themes of transformation, love, loss, and human nature. This selection focuses on four tales in particular: "Perseus and Andromeda," "Pyramus and Thisbe," "Cephalus and Procris," and "The Passing of Hercules." The author examines the literary and historical significance of the Metamorphoses and its impact on Western literature. The tales are analysed and discussed in detail, with attention to their literary devices, character development, and the author's treatment of universal themes. The book places Ovid's work within ancient Roman culture, highlighting its contribution to mythology, storytelling, and the exploration of the human condition. The book is suitable for readers with an interest in classical mythology and literature. The author's engaging analysis and accessible writing style make this book an ideal companion for understanding Ovid's Metamorphoses and appreciating its enduring literary and cultural value.
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David R. Slavitt, poet, novelist, critic, and journalist, has published more than fifty books. His translations include the Metamorphoses of Ovid, The Fables of Avianus, the & quot;Eclogues& quot; and & quot;Georgics& quot; of Virgil, and Seneca: The Tragedies, Vols. 1 and 2, all available from Johns Hopkins.
John Bond is a professor of social gerontology and health services research at the University of Newcastle.
Lynne Corner is an Alzheimer's Society Research Fellow at the University of Newcastle.
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