The First Book Of Ovid's Metamorphoses : With A Literal Interlinear Translation, And Illustrative Notes (1828) (Hardcover)

The First Book of Ovid's Metamorphoses is a literary work published in 1828 that includes a literal interlinear translation and illustrative notes. The book is authored by Ovid, a Latin poet who lived during the reign of Augustus. The Metamorphoses is a collection of myths and legends from Greek and Roman mythology, and the first book contains stories of creation, the four ages of man, the flood, and the story of Apollo and Daphne. The literal interlinear translation provides a word-for-word translation of the Latin text, making it easier for readers to understand the original language. The illustrative notes offer additional context and explanations of the myths and legends. This book is ideal for students of Latin, as well as anyone interested in classical mythology and literature.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.