Ovid - Metamorphoses (Unabridged) [AUDIO BOOKS] Boxed Set

from redknightalex

Important Note: This review is for the edition translated by Z. Philip Ambrose. Seeing as the review focuses mainly on the translation, this will not work for all copies of the book. You have been warned. Introduction: Right of the bat, I'll admit I'm slightly biased. The translator for this vers...

from VivalaErin

I absolutely love this Renaissance translation. The long lines are quite a workout, but the beautiful language makes it completely worth it. When using Ovid as a reference, this is definitely the translation to use for eloquence.

from dchaikin

33. Metamorphoses by Ovid, translated by A. D. Melville, notes by E. J. Kenney original date: circa 8 ce translated 1986 format: Paperback acquired: Library book sale 2012 read: July 23 - Aug 15 rating: 5 I'm not and cannot properly review Ovid's Metamorphoses. Instead just scattered notes. - Met...

from VivalaErin

I absolutely love this Renaissance translation. The long lines are quite a workout, but the beautiful language makes it completely worth it. When using Ovid as a reference, this is definitely the translation to use for eloquence.

from simonmagus

for me, the best modern translation of this essential retelling of Roman mythology. Mandelbaum is a master of the iambic pentameter, although he may use too many effects for some readers. If you love the Metamorphoses and have a tolerance for older poetry, you must read the Arthur Golding transla...