On The Sources Of Ovid's Heroides I, III, VII, X, XII (1896)

By James Nesbitt Anderson

Book Overview

On The Sources Of Ovid�������s Heroides I, III, VII, X, XII (1896) is a scholarly book written by James Nesbitt Anderson. The book is a detailed analysis of the sources used by the Roman poet Ovid in his famous work, Heroides. The Heroides is a collection of twenty-one letters written by legendary women to their absent lovers. In this book, Anderson focuses on five of these letters: I, III, VII, X, and XII. Anderson provides a thorough examination of the literary and mythological sources that Ovid drew upon to create these letters. He explores the various versions of the myths that Ovid used as inspiration, and discusses how Ovid adapted them to suit his own purposes. Anderson also examines the language and style of the letters, and how they fit into the broader literary context of ancient Rome. Throughout the book, Anderson demonstrates his expertise in classical literature and his deep knowledge of Ovid�������s work. He provides detailed footnotes and references, making this book an invaluable resource for scholars and students of classical literature. Overall, On The Sources Of Ovid�������s Heroides I, III, VII, X, XII is a comprehensive and insightful analysis of one of the most important works of ancient Roman literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104245914
• ISBN13: 9781104245917
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"