Description
This selection presents 24 vivid episodes from Ovid’s sweeping *Metamorphoses*, a foundational work of Roman literature that traces the world’s myths from creation through the age of the Caesars. Gods, heroes, lovers, and mortals confront desire, jealousy, ambition, loss, and divine power, often transformed in body or spirit by forces beyond their control. Rich in imagination and emotional complexity, these stories reveal Ovid’s fascination with change while showcasing the wit, sensuality, and narrative brilliance that have influenced writers and artists for centuries.
Available Editions
paperback
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Published Mar 30, 1999
272 pages
ISBN: 9780374525873
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Details
First Published
1997
Language
eng
Translation
From: lat
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Tales from Ovid: 24 Passages from the Metamorphoses by Ovid.