Metamorphoses (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Roman Mythological Epic of Transformation, Love, Power, and Change from Creation to CaesarBy Ovid
Length28h 37m
About this audiobook
Ovid's Metamorphoses is a vast mythological epic in fifteen books, tracing a continuous history of transformation from the creation of the world to the apotheosis of Julius Caesar. Written in elegant dactylic hexameter, it reshapes Greek and Roman myth into a dazzling sequence of stories—Daphne, Narcissus, Pygmalion, Orpheus, and many others—linked by the recurring logic of change. Both playful and profound, the poem stands at the crossroads of epic, elegy, and mythographic compendium, challenging the solemnity of Virgilian epic with wit, irony, and psychological subtlety. Publius Ovidius Naso, born in 43 BCE at Sulmo, was one of Augustan Rome's most brilliant poets. Trained in rhetoric and renowned for his love elegies, Ovid brought to myth a dramatist's ear, a rhetorician's polish, and an exile's sensitivity to instability. Composed near the end of his Roman career, the Metamorphoses reflects both the cultural ambitions of the Augustan age and Ovid's fascination with art, desire, power, and loss. This book is essential for readers of classical literature, mythology, and later European art. It rewards both first-time readers and scholars with its inexhaustible inventiveness, humane intelligence, and enduring meditation on change.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry
Length28 hrs 37 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 2, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
13BOOK THE SEVENTH.
2Introduction
14BOOK THE EIGHTH.
3Synopsis
15BOOK THE NINTH.
4Historical Context
16BOOK THE TENTH.
5Author Biography
17BOOK THE ELEVENTH.
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6INTRODUCTION.
18BOOK THE TWELFTH.
7BOOK THE FIRST.
19BOOK THE THIRTEENTH.
8BOOK THE SECOND.
20BOOK THE FOURTEENTH.
9BOOK THE THIRD.
21BOOK THE FIFTEENTH.
10BOOK THE FOURTH.
22Analysis
11BOOK THE FIFTH.
23Reflection
12BOOK THE SIXTH.
24Memorable Quotes
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