One of the founding texts of Western literature, the Metamorphoses is nevertheless anything but earnest or off-putting. Ovid's sequence of fifteen witty and playful poems sketches the history of the world from its creation to the poet's own time through a series of transformation myths in which gods and goddesses succumb to all-too-human passions, not least in the matter of love. Frequently translated, imitated and paraphrased.
Ovid
Ovid was a Roman poet born in 43 BC, known for his witty and elegant writing style. His most notable works include "Metamorphoses," a narrative poem that explores the theme of change and transformation, and "Ars Amatoria," a satirical guide to love and seduction. Ovid's contributions to literature include his use of mythology and his innovative storytelling techniques. He had a significant impact on the development of poetry and influenced later writers such as Chaucer and Shakespeare. Ovid's most famous work, "Metamorphoses," remains a classic of Western literature.
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