Ovid: Metamorphoses Book Xiii (cambridge Greek And Latin Classics) (english And Latin Edition)

This volume presents the Latin text, with an Introduction and full commentary, of Book XIII of the Roman poet Ovid's long work Metamorphoses. It discusses in detail Ovid's treatment of his sources and sets out the ways in which he adapted earlier literature as material for his novel enterprise. Guidance is offered on points of language and style, and the Introduction treats in general terms the themes of metamorphosis and the structure of the poem as a whole. Book Xiii Of Ovid's Metamorphoses Presents A Wide Variety Of Episodes, From The Rhetorically Charged Contest Between Ulysses And Ajax Over The Arms Of Achilles, To The Tale Of Hecuba And Her Gruesome Revenge, To The Story Of Polyphemus' Unrequited Love For Galatea And Its Bloody Conclusion. This Edition Discusses In Detail Ovid's Treatment Of His Sources And Sets Out The Ways In Which He Has Adapted Earlier Literature As Material For His Novel Work. Guidance Is Offered On Points Of Language And Style, And The Introduction Treats In General Terms The Themes Of Metamorphosis And The Structure Of The Poem As A Whole.--jacket. Ovid ; Edited By Neil Hopkinson. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 239-244) And Indexes. Text In Latin; Introduction And Commentary In English. 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. Consedere duces et uulgi stante corona surgit ad hos clipei dominus septemplicis Aiax, utque erat impatiens irae, Sigeia toruo litora respexit classemque in litore uultu intendensque manus 'agimus, pro Iuppiter,' inquit 'ante rates causam, et mecum confertur Vlixes!