The Metamorphoses: Ovid's Epic Poem, Translated by Great English Authors and Poets of the 18th Century by Alexander Pope, John Dryden, Ovid

The Metamorphoses: Ovid's Epic Poem, Translated by Great English Authors and Poets of the 18th Century

Alexander Pope, John Dryden, Ovid

168 pages • first pub 8 (editions)

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Ovid's legendary poem, comprising a total of two hundred and fifty ancient myths, is present in its entirety in this edition of The Metamorphoses. The Metamorphoses is commonly referred to simply as an 'epic poem', when in actuality the text encom...

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Moods

adventurous 65%
challenging 45%
dark 33%
informative 32%
reflective 32%
emotional 21%
funny 17%
mysterious 17%
tense 13%
sad 12%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 8%
relaxing 5%
hopeful 2%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 38%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 23% | Character: 22% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 39% | No: 33% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 67% | No: 20% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 22% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 8% | No: 4%

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