Metamorphoses: A New Translation by Charles Martin » (First Edition)

The classic verse collection of Greek and Roman myths, compiled by the urbane Roman poet Ovid about the turn of the era, is rendered into easily read modern English free verse by poet and translator Martin. He includes notes on nuances of his translation and on historical and literary allusions. A list identifying people and places and referring to their mention in the text suffices for an index. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR