Ovid

This book provides a unique and accessible introduction to the complete works of Ovid. Using a thematic approach, Volk lays out what we know about Ovid's life, presents the author's works within their poetic genres, and discusses central Ovidian themes. The first general introduction to Ovid written in English in over 20 years, offering the very latest Ovidian scholarship Discusses the complete works of Ovid Accessible writing and a thematic approach make this text ideal for a broad audience A current revival in Ovid makes this timely edition highly valuable Ovid......Page 1 Contents......Page 9 Figures......Page 10 Preface......Page 11 Abbreviations for Ovid’s Works......Page 13 Introduction......Page 15 1: Work......Page 20 2: Life......Page 34 3: Elegy......Page 49 4: Myth......Page 64 5: Art......Page 79 6: Women......Page 95 7: Rome......Page 109 8: Reception......Page 124 Further Reading......Page 142 Notes......Page 155 Ovidian Passages Cited......Page 156 Index......Page 159 This book introduces the complete works of Ovid. It describes Ovid's life, presents his works within their poetic genres, and discusses central Ovidian themes