Ovid's Fasti: With Introduction, Notes And Excursus (1848)

Ovid's Fasti is a book that was published in 1848 and features an introduction, notes, and excursus. This book is a translation of the original work by Ovid, who was a Roman poet from the 1st century BC. The Fasti is a six-book poem that explores the Roman calendar and the festivals that were celebrated during each month. It is a rich source of information about Roman religion, mythology, and history. The introduction to this book provides background information on Ovid and his work, as well as an overview of the Fasti. The notes and excursus offer additional insights into the text and provide context for readers unfamiliar with Roman culture. Overall, Ovid's Fasti is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Roman history, mythology, and religion.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.

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.