A Companion to Ovid
Author | : Peter E. Knox |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 562 |
Release | : 2012-11-20 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781118556665 |
ISBN-13 | : 1118556666 |
Rating | : 4/5 (666 Downloads) |
Download or read book A Companion to Ovid written by Peter E. Knox and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-11-20 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Companion to Ovid is a comprehensive overview of one of the most influential poets of classical antiquity. Features more than 30 newly commissioned chapters by noted scholars writing in their areas of specialization Illuminates various aspects of Ovid's work, such as production, genre, and style Presents interpretive essays on key poems and collections of poems Includes detailed discussions of Ovid's primary literary influences and his reception in English literature Provides a chronology of key literary and historical events during Ovid's lifetime