Publisher's Synopsis
The Metamorphoses Of Publius Ovidius Naso is a classic literary work written by the Roman poet Ovid in the first century AD. The book is a collection of over 250 myths and legends from Greek and Roman mythology, each one telling the story of a transformation or metamorphosis of a character or creature. The tales are organized chronologically, starting with the creation of the world and ending with the deification of Julius Caesar. Throughout the book, Ovid explores themes of love, jealousy, revenge, and the power of the gods. The language is poetic and rich, and the stories are filled with vivid imagery and symbolism. The Metamorphoses has been widely studied and admired for its influence on Western literature and art, and it remains a timeless masterpiece of classical mythology. This 1871 edition includes an introduction and notes by the translator, Henry T. Riley.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.
