Publication

2005-01-30 - W. W. Norton & Company

Language

English

Word Count

156,000 words, Guess

Page Count

624 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-10039332642X
  • ISBN-139780393326420
  • Goodreads116503
  • LibraryThing3439
  • Open LibraryOL7457681M

Description

The Metamorphoses is a narrative poem penned by the Roman poet Ovid. Widely considered to be his ultimate work, comprising fifteen books and over 250 myths. The poem portrays a history of the world from creation up to the deification of Julius Caesar. Metamorphoses is viewed as one of the most influential works in Western culture, inspiring authors such as Dante, Shakespeare, Chaucer, and Boccaccio. It has also inspired countless works of art from various artists throughout the centuries.

Subjects

Topics

SkinFablesExilesPoetryRomansClergyPoésie

Times

Dawn of time-Roman antiquity

Other Editions

  • Metamorphoses: A New Translation by Charles MartinW. W. Norton & Company2005-01-30
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