Metamorphoses by Ovid

Metamorphoses

Ovid with David Raeburn (Translator), Denis Feeney (Contributor)

768 pages • first pub 8 (editions)

fiction classics poetry adventurous slow-paced
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Ovid's sensuous and witty poem, in an accessible translation by David RaeburnIn Metamophoses, Ovid brings together a dazzling array of mythological tales, ingeniously linked by the idea of transformation--often as a result of love or lust--where m...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,035 reviews

Moods

adventurous 65%
challenging 45%
informative 33%
dark 32%
reflective 32%
emotional 21%
funny 17%
mysterious 16%
tense 13%
sad 12%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 8%
relaxing 6%
hopeful 3%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 37%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 68% | No: 19% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 21% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 8% | No: 4%

Average rating

4.01

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