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Six Books Of Metamorphoseos: In Which Been Contained The Fables Of Ovid (1819)
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Six Books Of Metamorphoseos: In Which Been Contained The Fables Of Ovid (1819)

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The Six Books of Metamorphoseos is a collection of fables written by the ancient Roman poet Ovid. Originally published in Latin, this edition from 1819 features an English translation of the six books. The fables contained within explore themes of transformation and change, with characters often undergoing physical or emotional metamorphoses. Some of the most famous stories include the tale of Narcissus and Echo, the myth of Pyramus and Thisbe, and the story of Orpheus and Eurydice. Ovid's work has been highly influential in Western literature and has inspired countless adaptations and retellings. This edition is a valuable resource for those interested in classical literature and mythology.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.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing Co
Country
United States
Date
27 April 2009
Pages
364
ISBN
9781104377977

The Six Books of Metamorphoseos is a collection of fables written by the ancient Roman poet Ovid. Originally published in Latin, this edition from 1819 features an English translation of the six books. The fables contained within explore themes of transformation and change, with characters often undergoing physical or emotional metamorphoses. Some of the most famous stories include the tale of Narcissus and Echo, the myth of Pyramus and Thisbe, and the story of Orpheus and Eurydice. Ovid's work has been highly influential in Western literature and has inspired countless adaptations and retellings. This edition is a valuable resource for those interested in classical literature and mythology.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.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing Co
Country
United States
Date
27 April 2009
Pages
364
ISBN
9781104377977