Metamorphoses by Ovid

Metamorphoses

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

768 pages • first pub 8 (editions)

fiction classics poetry adventurous slow-paced

Description

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 4,086 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
challenging 45%
informative 37%
reflective 31%
dark 27%
emotional 21%
funny 17%
mysterious 15%
inspiring 12%
sad 12%
tense 11%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 6%
hopeful 2%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 36%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 25% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 39% | No: 34% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 68% | No: 20% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 7% | No: 6%

Average rating

4.02

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