Ovids Metamorphoses: A New Translation Soucy C. Luke
Ovids Metamorphoses: A New Translation Soucy C. Luke This fresh translation revives the politics and power at play in classical mythology's foremost sourceCenturies of conservative translators have…
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Ovids Metamorphoses: A New Translation Soucy C. Luke
This fresh translation revives the politics and power at play in classical mythology's foremost sourceCenturies of conservative translators have robbed the Metamorphoses of its subversive force. Luke Soucy revives the magnum opus of Rome's most clever and creative poet, faithfully matching the epic's wit and style while confronting the sexuality, violence, and politics so many previous translations have glossed over.Soucy's powerful version breathes new life into Ovid's mythic world, where canonical power dynamics are challenged from below to drain heroes of their heroism, give victims their say, and reveal an earth holier than heaven. In this boldly lyrical translation, C.
Incorporating the latest scholarship alongside annotations, illustrations, and glossary, this edition brings fresh insights to both returning and new