Publisher's Synopsis
""Ovid's Metamorphosis Englished, Mythologized and Represented in Figures"" is a book that features a collection of stories from ancient mythology, as told by the Roman poet Ovid. The book has been translated into English and includes illustrations that depict various scenes from the stories. The stories themselves are centered around the theme of transformation, with characters often being transformed into animals, plants, or even inanimate objects. The book is a classic work of literature and is often studied in schools and universities. It is a fascinating look at the myths and legends of ancient times and the enduring power of storytelling.1632. In this translation, it was attempted to collect out of sundry authors the philosophical sense of these fables of Ovid, if they may be called his, when most of them are more antient than any extant author, or perhaps them letters themselves; before which, as they expressed their conceptions in hieroglyphics, so did they their philosophy and dimity under fables and parables, a way not untrod by the sacred penmen, as by the prudent lawgivers in their reducing of the Old World to civility, leaving behind a deeper impression than can be made by the precepts of philosophy. Written in Old English.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.
