| Author: | Katharina Volk | ISBN: | 9781444351507 |
| Publisher: | Wiley | Publication: | June 24, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Wiley-Blackwell | Language: | English |
| Author: | Katharina Volk |
| ISBN: | 9781444351507 |
| Publisher: | Wiley |
| Publication: | June 24, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Wiley-Blackwell |
| Language: | English |
This book provides a unique and accessible introduction to the complete works of Ovid. Using a thematic approach, Volk lays out what we know about Ovid's life, presents the author's works within their poetic genres, and discusses central Ovidian themes.
- The first general introduction to Ovid written in English in over 20 years, offering the very latest Ovidian scholarship
- Discusses the complete works of Ovid
- Accessible writing and a thematic approach make this text ideal for a broad audience
- A current revival in Ovid makes this timely edition highly valuable
This book provides a unique and accessible introduction to the complete works of Ovid. Using a thematic approach, Volk lays out what we know about Ovid's life, presents the author's works within their poetic genres, and discusses central Ovidian themes.
- The first general introduction to Ovid written in English in over 20 years, offering the very latest Ovidian scholarship
- Discusses the complete works of Ovid
- Accessible writing and a thematic approach make this text ideal for a broad audience
- A current revival in Ovid makes this timely edition highly valuable
