The Epistles Of Ovidius Naso: Faithfully Converted Into A New Measure Of English Verse

By Ovid and John Jump

Book Overview

The Epistles of Ovidius Naso is a collection of letters written by the ancient Roman poet Ovid, translated into English verse by the author Ovid. The letters cover a range of topics, from love and relationships to politics and philosophy. Ovid's original Latin text is faithfully converted into a new measure of English verse, preserving the beauty and elegance of the original while making it accessible to modern readers. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in classical literature and poetry, as well as those looking for insights into the daily life and concerns of ancient Rome.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: 1432665871
• ISBN13: 9781432665876
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"