Ovid Recalled

Originally published in 1955, this introductory text was created for the general reader or students of the classics seeking a greater understanding of Ovid.

L. P. Wilkinson (Author)

9781107480308, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 12 February 2015

506 pages
21.6 x 14 x 2.9 cm, 0.64 kg

Originally 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.

Preface
Introduction
List of abbreviations
1. Early years - integer et laetus
2. Latin erotic elegy - his comes umbra tua est
3. The elegiac couplet - blanda elegeia
4. The Amores - tenerorum lusor amorum
5. The Heroides - dolor ira mixtus
6. The Ars amatoria and Remedia amoris - praeceptor amoris
7. The Metamorphoses - most capricious poet
8. The Fasti - tempora cum causis
9. Banishment: Tristia I and II - repertus ego
10. Tristia III-V, Ibis, Epistulae ex ponto - among the Goths
11. The middle ages - Venus' clerk Ovyde
12. The Renaissance - sweet witty soul
Epilogue
Appendix of references
List of modern works cited
Indexes: 1. Ovidian passages quoted
2. Proper names (selected).

Subject Areas: Classical history / classical civilisation [HBLA1]