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Metamorphoses

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The Metamorphoses is a narrative poem penned by the Roman poet Ovid. Widely considered to be his ultimate work, comprising fifteen books and over 250 myths. The poem portrays a history of the world from creation up to the deification of Julius Caesar. Metamorphoses is viewed as one of the most influential works in Western culture, inspiring authors such as Dante, Shakespeare, Chaucer, and Boccaccio. It has also inspired countless works of art from various artists throughout the centuries.

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Poetry
Classical Mythology
Metamorphosis
Mythology
Latin Fables
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Translations into Italian
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Latin literature
Latin Love poetry
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Edition1973 · Bietti

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Extent: 586 pages
Language: Italian
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