Excerpt from The First Book of Ovid''s Metamorphoses: With a Literal Interlinear Translation, and Illustrative Notes
Ovid''s Metamorphoses are put into the hands of children just loosed from their leading-strings, as a mere amusement of the passing hour. Thi8 series of stories is deserving of a higher rank in literature, than that which is assigned to the familiar illustration of a particular moral, by means of sensible or natural objects and is well worthy the attention of every student desirous to be ao quainted with the origin of ancient superstitions.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book, a classic work of ancient Roman literature, provides a comprehensive collection of mythological tales and transformations from the beginning of time to the death of Julius Caesar. It is divided into 15 books, with each book focusing on a different theme or set of characters. Among the many stories included are the tales of Orpheus and Eurydice, Narcissus and Echo, and Daphne and Apollo. The author uses these myths to explore themes of love, loss, beauty, and the power of the gods. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into the beliefs and values of the ancient world and has had a profound influence on Western art and literature. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332915378_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332915378
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