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This is the cover of the Portuguese edition of the "Metamorphoses", by Ovid. A wonderful book that is currently on my list of ongoing reads and should be on yours too.

It's accessibility and wit make it thoroughly enjoyable and the perfect choice for anyone looking to get started on Greek and Roman mythology.

You might also be surprised to discover just how much Ovid and this book in particular have influenced later writers, such as William Shakespeare.  Did you know, for example, that the Bard's famous account of the ill-fated love of Romeo and Juliet has a surprisingly close ancestor in the story of Pyramus and Thisbe? I know, I was surprised too!

Bonus tip: try pairing it with the reading of "An Imaginary Life", by David Malouf, which offers a fictional account of the last few years in the life of Ovid (see my review here).


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#books#bookrecommendations#ovid#metamorphoses

[edit: yes, I did like my own post; but no, it wasn't on purpose. I'm just terrible with accidental clicks. 😭]

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Nathaniël
I know of this book but haven't read it yet. I'll keep it in mind! By the way: is it your face that's covered here? ;)
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Adriana
@Nathaniël It is my face indeed 🙂
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Masked Panda
Ooh, I've read and translated some parts during the Latin classes in high school! I've always enjoyed Ovid's stories :)
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Adriana
@Masked Panda Oh, I am so jealous! I wish I had studied Latin in high school. If I remember correctly not enough people chose it (it was an optional subject) so I didn't get to study it then. But I do have the plan to do it now, by myself.
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EnyaMona
i like the picture! it has something mysterious
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Encaustichris
Another book on my to-read-list!
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Adriana
@Encaustichris Happy to hear it! My to-read-list also keeps growing 😁
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Naturefreak
I also have that book in my bookcase, but I haven't been able to finish it yet.
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Adriana
@Naturefreak Maybe you'll feel encouraged to finish it now 😉
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Teresa Seia
I was lucky enough to read the book and to have it followed by the reading of another book based on the character of Circe - the enchantress godess, daughter of the titan Helios and the water nymph Perse (author, Madeline Miller) - so, I felt, as you say,... Show more
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Adriana
@Teresa Seia Thank you! It was fun doing at least part of the journey of the Metamorphoses together 🙂 Circe is another great book to follow up on the Metamorphoses for sure (or to just read by itself). One of my favourites in a long time!
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Dewaputra
Very interesting. I haven't read the book yet, but maybe I can get hold of a copy.
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Adriana
@Dewaputra I was going to heart your comment and ended up hearting my own post... 😅🙄 Anyway, so glad you found it interesting and I hope you can get your hands on a copy!
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Maria
Muy bueno!!!!!!!!!!!!!😍😍😍😍😍
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