“All things change; nothing perishes.”
— Ovid
Why It's Lindy
Shakespeare drew from it. So did Dante, Milton, Chaucer, Botticelli, Bernini, and Titian. If you want to understand European art and literature, Ovid is unavoidable.
About This Volume
In fifteen books of verse, Ovid retells over 250 mythological tales of transformation — from the creation of the world to the apotheosis of Julius Caesar. No other ancient text has more thoroughly shaped the imagery of Western painting, sculpture, opera, and literature.
Frequently Asked
Why should I read Metamorphoses?
Shakespeare drew from it. So did Dante, Milton, Chaucer, Botticelli, Bernini, and Titian. If you want to understand European art and literature, Ovid is unavoidable.
What is Metamorphoses about?
In fifteen books of verse, Ovid retells over 250 mythological tales of transformation — from the creation of the world to the apotheosis of Julius Caesar. No other ancient text has more thoroughly shaped the imagery of Western painting, sculpture, opera, and literature.
