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Llewelyn Morgan explores Ovid's immense influence on later literature and art, spanning from Shakespeare to Bernini. Throughout, Ovid's poetry is revealed as enduringly scintillating, his personal story compelling, and the issues his life and poetry raise of continuing relevance and interest.

An undeniable masterpiece of Western Civilization, The Metamorphoses is a continuous narrative that covers all the Olympian legends, seamlessly moving from one story to another in a splendid panorama of savage beauty, charm, and wit. All of the gods and heroes familiar to us are represented. Such familiar legends as Hercules, Perseus and Medusa, Daedelus and Icarus, Diana and Actaeon, and many others, are breathtakingly recreated.

In February 1864, 500 Union prisoners of war arrived at the Confederate stockade at Anderson Station, Georgia. Andersonville, as it was later known, would become legendary for its brutality and mistreatment, with the highest mortality rate--more than 30 percent--of any Civil War prison. Fourteen months later 32,000 men were imprisoned there.

Discover the enchanting world of Heroides, a captivating collection of poems by Ovid that features letters from iconic mythological figures to their beloveds. Renowned for its unique premise, the Heroides not only showcases the emotional depth of these characters but is also celebrated as one of the earliest examples of the epistolary genre—a claim famously asserted by Ovid in his work, Ars Amatoria. This collection contains 21 letters, divided into two distinct parts the first features fifteen heartfelt letters supposedly penned by female mythological characters to their lovers, while the ...

The Fasti is a captivating Latin poem composed by Ovid, believed to have been published in 8 AD. This remarkable work unfolds the Roman calendar, shedding light on the origins of various Roman holidays and their accompanying customs. Through the voices of deities and rich aetiologies, Ovid weaves a tapestry of tradition and myth. Unfortunately, the poem remains unfinished due to the poets exile to Tomis, leaving us with only the enchanting tales of the first six months of the year. (Summary by Leni)

Discover the enchanting world of Sappho, one of the few female poets from antiquity, who lived on the picturesque Aeolian islands near Turkey. Once celebrated in ancient Greece and Rome, her powerful voice resonates even today, despite the mere fragments of her work that have survived. This captivating collection not only includes translations of these beloved fragments but also features Ovids Sappho to Phaon, a fictional letter that brings to life the deep emotions of Sapphos imagined correspondence with her lover. Join us as we delve into the timeless poetry of a remarkable woman whose words...

Dive into the enchanting world of Ovids Metamorphoses, one of the most renowned and influential works from the Ancient era. This captivating narrative poem spans fifteen books, weaving together mythological tales that explore the creation and evolution of the world. From its cosmogony to the deification of Julius Caesar, Ovids verses serve as a vital source for many famous ancient myths, including the stories of Daedalus and Icarus, Arachne, and Narcissus. While the structure may seem arbitrary, the underlying theme of transformation connects each tale, illustrating change as the sole constant...