The work opens with the grand cosmogony of the universe, tracing the transformation of chaos into structured elements and the successive ages of man from gold to iron. Ovid recounts the cataclysmic flood of Deucalion and Pyrrha, the earth's rebirth, and passionate divine pursuits like Apollo and Daphne. The narrative unfolds through legendary tales of Phaëton's catastrophic chariot ride, Callisto's celestial transformation, and the tragic fate of Actaeon. Subsequent books explore the founding of Thebes by Cadmus, the terrifying hubris of Niobe, and the sweeping transformations of classical mythology. The poetry details intricate tales of love, vengeance, and divine retribution, culminating in the heroic exploits of Perseus and the magical arts of Medea. Throughout the dual volumes, the fluidity of form and the permanence of change bind together centuries of ancient lore in precise, rhythmic verse.
Audiobook The Metamorphoses of Publius Ovidus Naso in English blank verse Vols. I & II
An exquisite translation of Ovid's epic masterpiece rendered in classic English blank verse. This volume captures the sweeping narrative of mythological transformations from the dawn of creation to the apotheosis of Caesar.
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- classical literature
- latin poetry -- translations into english
- fables
- latin -- translations into english
- metamorphosis -- mythology -- poetry
- mythology
- classical -- poetry
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