Metamorphoses by Ovid

Metamorphoses

Ovid with Stephanie McCarter (Translator)

567 pages • first pub 8 (editions)

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"The first female translator of the epic into English in over sixty years, Stephanie McCarter addresses accuracy in translation and its representation of women, gendered dynamics of power, and sexual violence in Ovid's classic. Ovid's Metamorphose...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,088 reviews

Moods

adventurous 65%
challenging 44%
dark 33%
informative 33%
reflective 33%
emotional 21%
funny 17%
mysterious 17%
tense 13%
sad 12%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 8%
relaxing 5%
hopeful 3%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 38%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Plot: 23% | Character: 22% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 39% | No: 34% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 67% | No: 20% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 22% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

4.01

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