Metamorphosis

Author: Ovid of Ancient Rome, Yang Zhouhan
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Publish Date: 1998-09-01
Features: Metamorphoses is generally recognized as Ovid's best work. The entire poem consists of ten books, including about five hundred longer stories and about two hundred shorter stories or briefly mentioned ones. The characters in the stories can be divided into three categories: gods and male and female heroes from mythology, and so-called historical figures. The aesthetic value of Metamorphoses lies in its ability to give readers a fresh and lively feeling. The poet uses abundant and effortless imagination to breathe new life into many ancient legends.