Four Heroic Epistles Of Ovid (1803)
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Four Heroic Epistles of Ovid is a book that was originally written by the Roman poet Ovid in the first century AD. This particular edition was published in 1803 and features a translation of four of Ovid's most famous epistles. The epistles included in this book are from the Heroides, a collection of letters written by legendary women to their absent lovers. The four letters included in this edition are from Penelope to Ulysses, Phyllis to Demophoon, Briseis to Achilles, and Dido to Aeneas. Each letter is a powerful and emotional plea from a woman who is separated from her lover, and they offe...
Four Heroic Epistles of Ovid is a book that was originally written by the Roman poet Ovid in the first century AD. This particular edition was published in 1803 and features a translation of four of Ovid's most famous epistles. The epistles included in this book are from the Heroides, a collection of letters written by legendary women to their absent lovers. The four letters included in this edition are from Penelope to Ulysses, Phyllis to Demophoon, Briseis to Achilles, and Dido to Aeneas. Each letter is a powerful and emotional plea from a woman who is separated from her lover, and they offer insight into the lives and experiences of women in ancient times. This edition also features an introduction by the translator, which provides context and background information about the poems and their historical significance. Overall, Four Heroic Epistles of Ovid is a fascinating and insightful look into the lives of ancient women, and a must-read for anyone interested in classical literature or history.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.
