Title Ovid / Katharina Volk

Published Chichester, West Sussex, UK ; Malden, MA : Wiley-Blackwell, 2010

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Description 1 online resource (147 pages) : illustrations Series Blackwell introductions to the classical world Blackwell introductions to the classical world. Contents Preface -- Abbreviations for Ovid's works -- Introduction -- Work -- Life -- Elegy -- Myth -- Art -- Women -- Rome -- Reception -- Further reading -- Notes -- Ovidian passages cited -- Index Summary This book provides a unique and accessible introduction to the complete works of Ovid. Using a thematic approach, Volk lays out what we know about Ovid's life, presents the author's works within their poetic genres, and discusses central Ovidian themes.: The first general introduction to Ovid written in English in over 20 years, offering the very latest Ovidian scholarship; Discusses the complete works of Ovid; Accessible writing and a thematic approach make this text ideal for a broad audience; A current revival in Ovid makes this timely edition highly valuable Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 128-140) and index Notes Print version record Subject Ovid, 43 B.C.-17 A.D. or 18 A.D. -- Criticism and interpretation Ovid, 43 B.C.-17 A.D. or 18 A.D. -- Appreciation SUBJECT Ovid, 43 B.C.-17 A.D. or 18 A.D. fast Subject Epistolary poetry, Latin -- History and criticism Didactic poetry, Latin -- History and criticism Elegiac poetry, Latin -- History and criticism Mythology, Classical, in literature. POETRY -- Ancient, Classical & Medieval. Art appreciation Didactic poetry, Latin Elegiac poetry, Latin Epistolary poetry, Latin Mythology, Classical, in literature Genre/Form Criticism, interpretation, etc. Form Electronic book ISBN 9781444328134 1444328131 9781444328127 1444328123

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