Ovid's Metamorphoses Books 1-5 (Bks 1-5)
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| Rating | : | 4.75 (772 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0806128941 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 584 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-07-19 |
| Language | : | English |
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Language Notes Text: Latin, English
He is also the editor of Ovid's Metamorphoses: Books 6-12 and Ovid's: The Classical Heritage.. Anderson is Professor of Classics at the University of California, Berkeley. William S
reading writer said Excellent text and annotation. Anderson's introduction and commentary provide a thorough contextual grounding for Ovid's Metamorphoses. As other reviewers have pointed out, the notes are aimed at a reader who already has a good grasp of Latin. This is not a quick read for a first-year student! But for those with a sufficient background, this is definitely the best way to enjoy Ovid's mastery of poetic form and substance. Although the vowel length is not marked, it's relatively easy to determine it if one keeps the meter in mind, since the vowel quantity is often. Extremely Helpful Commentary funnylatin This commentary on Ovid's Metamorphoses is directed at Latin students at the advanced undergraduate and early graduate level, but it also has a lot to offer to scholars and other people who are able to read and enjoy Ovid's original Latin. Written by one of the most distinguished experts in the field, the Latin text of the book follows that of Anderson's own Teubner edition (6.ed. 1993). The commentary reflects Anderson's deep familiarity with Ovid's poetry and his high critical acumen. For a more detailed and highly positive revie. "a few words to thewell, a few words." according to W. Booth. I just wanted to let the interested (particularly the beginning or intermediate student of Latin) know that, while this is a fantastic edition of Books 1-5 and probably by far the most in-depth commentary available for them, it is not marked (i.e., no macra). Additionally, the Latin text of the Metamorphoses and the line-by-line commentary are entirely separate, so the frequent flipping back and forth can begin to feel cumbersome at times. These things said, I do recommend Anderson's commentary to anyone who desires a brilliant, sc
This volume provides the Latin text of the first five books of the poem and the most detailed commentary available in English for these books.In his introduction to the volume, editor William S. Helpless to defend themselves, they are changed into animal or nonhuman forms.A resource for students and scholars of Latin, this volume enhances understanding and enjoyment of Ovid’s changeable poem about our changeable existence.. Arrogant and lustful, but all-powerful, the gods of Ovid’s universe selfishly pursue their own pleasures, frequently at the expense of their human targets. Anderson provides essential background information, discussing Ovid’s life, the reception of the Metamorphoses during Ovid’s day and after, and the poem’s central issues. One of the most influential and popular works in all literature, Ovid’s Metamorphoses is a weaving-together of classical myths, extending in time from the creation of the world to the death of Julius Caesar. In the extensive notes that follow the text, Anderson offers both useful summaries of the stories and detailed line-by-line comments.Unlike other epic poems, which concern wars and heroism, the Metamorphoses centers on ordinary human beings, women as we