Metamorphoses of Ovid

Vintage Penguin First Edition. #L58. Metamorphoses is Ovid’s masterful retelling of over 250 myths from Greek and Roman tradition, linked by the theme of transformation. Beginning with the creation of the world and ending with the deification of Julius Caesar, the poem weaves together stories of gods, heroes, lovers and mortals whose lives are altered by fate, desire and divine intervention. Mary M. Innes’s translation and introduction provide an accessible entry into one of the most influential works of classical literature, renowned for its imagination, wit and storytelling power. The collection has inspired countless writers, artists and musicians and remains a cornerstone of Western cultural tradition.