Tales from Ovid

Ted Hughes, Ovid, Ted Hughes

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Faber & Faber
01 July 2005

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Poetry by individual poets

'Hughes is as broad as Ovid and as subtle, as violent and as erotic, as elegant and as folksy - and often all at the same time. It is simply a beautiful match.

Tales from Ovid is.the greatest poem of Classical inspiration probably since the Cantos. It will live as one of the great works of our century.'

Michael Hofmann, The Times 'We can feel fortunate to have at our disposal these pungent, dynamic, distinctively northern versions of the Mediterranean epic, which should entice new readers to the ancient stories.'

Sean O'Brien, Times Literary Supplement

By: Ted Hughes, Ovid
Translated by: Ted Hughes
Imprint: Faber & Faber
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 325g
ISBN: 9780571191031
ISBN 10: 0571191037
Publication Date: 01 July 2005
Audience: Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , Children's (6-12)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Tales from Ovid

Hughes' translation of 24 selections form Ovid is not merely a translation of the original Latin text, it is a translation of its spirit, namely passion. Hughes's bold, active language brings Ovid's world of imperious, tragic Odione, the ascetic, obsessive Pygmalion and a host of other classical characters to life. It is a lively, reckless adventure that restores drama and magic, too often missing from translations, to these classical tales. (Kirkus UK)