Ovid

This is Ovid’s wittily imagined version of the letters exchanged by three famous pairs of lovers. Heroides XVI-XXI constitute an artfully constructed triptych: Hero and Leander’s tragedy of high romance and fleeting happiness framed by two ironic comedies, that of Paris and Helen distinctly black, that of Acontius and Cydippe ending the book on a note of tantalising ambiguity. This is the first edition of these poems with commentary in any language since 1898. It provides a substantially improved text, together with all the guidance needed by students for the understanding of Ovid’s Latin and the appreciation of his poetic art. The Introduction offers the first adequate discussion ever published of the poet’s treatment of his literary sources and models, and deals succinctly but decisively with the question of authorship.

"In her extended introduction, Nagle offers illuminating information and commentary . . . This verse translation, internally glossed for clarification, is as accurate as modern English will allow. . . . Highly recommended." —Choice "An excellent rendition in English of Ovid's poetic calendar of the Roman religious year, with an original introduction and useful notes as well as a glossary . . . The translation is elegant and geared to the modern reader." —The Journal of Indo-European Studies This elegant translation brings Ovid's poetic calendar of the Roman religious year to a new generation of students and scholars. A valuable source of information about the Roman calendar, it complements Ovid's masterwork, the Metamorphoses.

Experience the transformative power of classical mythology with Ovid's "Metamorphoses, Vol. 1, Books 1-7." This foundational work of Roman literature presents a sweeping panorama of tales centered on transformation and change. Through vivid epic poetry, Ovid explores the myths and legends that shaped Western culture. Volume 1 offers the initial books of this epic, delving into the rich tapestry of classical mythology. Discover stories of gods, mortals, and the enduring power of transformation as told by Publius Ovidius Naso. A cornerstone of ancient poetry, the "Metamorphoses" continues to captivate readers with its timeless exploration of human nature and the supernatural. Delve into this essential work and explore the origins of countless myths and legends.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Ovids Sammlung von 14 Briefen mythischer Frauen und der Dichterin Sappho sowie von drei Briefpaaren, in denen jeweils eine mythische Frau auf das Schreiben des um sie werbenden bzw. bereits von ihr geliebten Mannes antwortet, sind in ihrer Art ein einmaliges Werk innerhalb des gesamten Spektrums der antiken Literatur. Der augusteische Dichter l sst ber hmte Sagengestalten wie Penelope und Medea ihre Klage ber die Abwesenheit des geliebten Mannes, die in den meisten F llen unwiderruflich ist, artikulieren. Dabei zeigt er einerseits psychologische Einf hlung, die zur Identifikation anregt, andererseits treibt er ein geistreiches literarisches Spiel mit der zeitgen ssischen Gattung der r mischen Liebeselegie. Dort l sst das Dichter-Ich seine Liebesklage vor dem realen Hintergrund des fr hkaiserzeitlichen Geschlechterdiskurses ert nen, hier bildet die Sagenwelt, z. B. die des Trojanischen Krieges, die unver nderlich vorgegebene "Realit t", mit der die Frauen sich konfrontiert sehen. Dadurch entsteht eine f r Kenner der antiken Dichtung reizvolle Spannung. Den mit neuzeitlicher Literatur Vertrauten pr sentieren sich die drei Briefpaare als Vorl ufer der Gattung des besonders im 17./18. Jahrhundert beliebten Briefromans.

Ny udgave med nyt omslag af en af kærlighedsdigtningens klassikere. Den romerske digter Ovid skrev Ovids Eskapader som ganske ung – og blev både berømt og berygtet for selvsamme. Senere i livet reviderede og forkortede han samlingen, og det er denne udgave, som er overleveret. I samlingen skriver han om alle kærlighedens (u)lykkelige livssituationer: forelskelse, tilbedelse, forening, kvaler og rivaler, hele tiden i en humoristisk og ironisk tone. Bogen er med oversættelse af Otto Steen Due fra 2005..

The Amores is a collection of love poems by the Roman poet Ovid. The poems explore various aspects of love, including seduction, jealousy, and betrayal. In the book, the narrator, who is believed to be Ovid himself, falls in love with a woman named Corinna and tries to win her over with poetry and gifts. He experiences jealousy and suspicion, believing that Corinna is seeing other men. He continues to pursue Corinna despite her infidelities and ultimately ends the affair. Throughout the collection, Ovid employs a variety of poetic techniques, including allusions to classical mythology, humor, and vivid imagery. The poems are known for their frank and explicit descriptions of sexual encounters, which were considered scandalous in Ovid's time. Overall, The Amores is a complex and nuanced exploration of love and desire, offering a window into the romantic and sexual experiences of ancient Rome.

“The first taste I had for books came to me from my pleasure in the fables of the Metamorphoses of Ovid. For at about seven or eight years of age I would steal away from any other pleasure to read them, inasmuch as this language was my mother tongue, and it was the easiest book I knew and the best suited by its content to my tender age.” –Michel de Montaigne The Metamorphoses of Ovid (8 AD) is an epic poem by Ovid. Published the same year the poet was sent into exile for the rest of his life, the Metamorphoses are the crowning achievement of the first major poet of the Roman empire. Written in dactylic hexameter, the meter of Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey and of Virgil’s Aeneid, Ovid’s work is an epic poem of transformations, of shape-shifting matter and beings bound to the power of love. Taking as its scope the whole history of the universe from the arrangement of order from chaos to the death of Julius Caesar, the Metamorphoses pays heed to desire’s ability to enact long-lasting and at times irreversible change. The story begins at the very beginning, with the creation of the cosmos out of nothing, of order out of unimaginable chaos. Gods and goddesses have their moment in the sun, mankind is born only to be wiped out by an immense flood, then to rise again. Amidst countless little-known descriptions of war, romance, and change are the timeless tales of Perseus, Jason and Medea, Theseus and the Minotaur, and the labors of Hercules. Icarus soars too close to the sun. Orpheus tragically condemns Eurydice to the underworld. Troy is built and destroyed, the immortal Achilles is killed, and Aeneas sets sail to save his life and lay the foundations for Rome itself. Throughout these interwoven stories of individual and epochal change, Ovid explores the inescapability of love and death, essential themes both shared by all and constitutive of everything that was or ever will be. The Metamorphoses of Ovid is an intricate masterpiece of world literature that stands the test of time just as much as it defines it. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Metamorphoses of Ovid is a classic work of Roman literature reimagined for modern readers.