Metamorphoses: Books XIII-XV (Plus Indexes to All Volumes)

This volume completes this distinguished edition of Metamorphoses . This volume completes Donald Hills distinguished edition to the Metamorphoses. Of the pevious volume it was said: It is all we could hope for, with excellent translation, fuller understanding from the notes and an extensive bibliography. The text is attractively and conveniently laid out, with Latin and translation en face. The translation is in blank verse for the English reader while being stimulating and thought-provoking for the Latinist. The notes too make interesting reading at any level, with a vast store of information from a multitude of sources." ^ILACT^/I This volume completes the distinguished edition of 'Metamorphoses', which is a long narrative poem in the form of a highly idiosyncratic history of the world from creation to the death and deification of Julius Caesar. Ovid's 'Metamorphoses' is a work which displays his mature genius and is a treasure house of mythology. This volume contains a line by line translation of Books XIII-XV, notes which trace Ovid's sources and his influence on literature and art, and indexes to all volumes. The text is conveniently laid out, with Latin and translation en face. The translation is in blank verse for the English reader while being stimulating and thought-provoking for the Latinist. The notes make interesting reading at any level, with a vast store of information from a multitude of sources This Volume Completes Donald Hill's Distinguished Edition Of The Metamorphoses. Of The Previous Volume It Was Said: 'it Is All We Could Hope For, With Excellent Translation, Fuller Understanding From The Notes And An Extensive Bibliography. The Text Is Attractively And Conveniently Laid Out, With Latin And Translation En Face. The Translation Is In Blank Verse For The English Reader While Being Stimulating And Thought-provoking For The Latinist. The Notes Too Make Interesting Reading At Any Level, With A Vast Store Of Information From A Multitude Of Sources...' - Lact. 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.