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The Fasti Of Ovid Edited With Notes And Indices

The Fasti Of Ovid Edited With Notes And Indices

Ovid

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Fiction AnthologiesPoetry CriticismGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 116280520X
ISBN13: 9781162805207
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 386
Weight: 1.13
Height: 0.80 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Fasti of Ovid is a classic work of Latin poetry that has been edited with notes and indices by the author Ovid. This book is a collection of twelve poems that describe the Roman calendar and the festivals that were celebrated throughout the year. The poems are written in elegiac couplets and cover a range of topics, including the origins of the calendar, the myths and legends associated with each month, and the rituals and ceremonies that were performed during the festivals. Ovid's Fasti is a valuable source of information about ancient Roman religion and culture, and this edition includes detailed notes and indices that provide context and background information for modern readers. The notes explain difficult vocabulary, allusions to mythology, and historical references, while the indices make it easy to find specific information about festivals, gods, and other topics. Overall, The Fasti of Ovid Edited With Notes And Indices is an essential resource for anyone interested in ancient Roman literature, religion, or culture. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives and beliefs of the ancient Romans and showcases the skill and creativity of one of the greatest poets of the classical world.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.

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