Ovid RecalledOriginally published in 1955, this introductory text was created for the general reader, with or without knowledge of Latin, together with students of the classics seeking a greater understanding of Ovid. The text provides a comprehensive discussion regarding the nature of Ovid's works, with particular emphasis on the thematic and stylistic qualities of the Metamorphoses. A bibliography is also included and detailed notes are incorporated throughout. All quotations are provided both in Latin and in English translations. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Ovid and studies in classical literature. |
Contents
Early YearsInteger et Laetus I | 1 |
Latin Erotic ElegyHis Comes Umbra Tua Est | 17 |
The Elegiac CoupletBlanda Elegeia | 27 |
The AmoresTenerorum Lusor Amorum | 44 |
The HeroidesDolor Ira Mixtus | 83 |
The Ars Amatoria and Remedia AmorisPraeceptor | 118 |
The MetamorphosesMost Capricious Poet | 144 |
1 Spirit and treatment | 151 |
7 Italy and Rome | 219 |
8 Drama rhetoric words | 226 |
9 Conclusion | 237 |
The FastiTempora Cum Causis page | 241 |
Tristia 1 and пRepertus Ego | 285 |
The Middle AgesVenus Clerk Ovyde | 366 |
The RenaissanceSweet Witty Soul | 399 |
Epilogue | 439 |
2 Grotesqueness humour wit | 160 |
3 Narrative and description | 169 |
4 The gods | 190 |
s Mortals | 203 |
6 Philosophy | 213 |
Appendix of References | 445 |
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