Narrated by the chatty and imaginative Roman poet Ovid who tells the tale of his own exile, interspersed with more well-loved tales from his Metamorphoses. The book introduces readers to the Ovid's exile, the history of Ovid's life and introduction to the geography of the Roman Empire will engage pupils. Children will be enthralled by stories such as Lycaon, the wild man who became a wolf, and Pyramus and Thisbe, the love-struck pair who whisper through a crack in their adjoining wall. These are woven into Ovid's account of his last night in Rome, his dramatic journey across the seas, and the strangeness of his new world. Along the way, readers pick up Latin words and grammar and are encouraged to explore the connections between Latin and English, as well as the ways in which Ovid's stories still speak to us today.
Metamorphoses is one of the most important works of Roman literature, and is familiar to all teachers of Classics (and a core text in most Latin courses).
By:
Lorna Robinson Illustrated by:
Soham De Imprint: Souvenir Press Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 196mm,
Width: 128mm,
Spine: 10mm
Weight: 160g ISBN:9780285643420 ISBN 10: 0285643428 Pages: 96 Publication Date:11 April 2016 Audience:
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
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Teenage / Young adult
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
