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Metamorphoses

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SKU: 9780140440584

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Experience the timeless tales of Ovid’s Metamorphoses, brought to life in Mary Innes’s captivating prose translation. Journey through a world of gods, heroes, and mythical creatures as their destinies intertwine in this literary masterpiece. Explore themes of love, loss, transformation, and the enduring power of storytelling. Perfect for classic literature enthusiasts. ISBN: 9780140440584. Author: Piyush Pandey.

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Description

  • ISBN-13: 9780140440584
  • Publisher: Penguin Books
  • Publisher Imprint: Penguin Books
  • Depth: 13
  • Height: 196 mm
  • No of Pages: 368
  • Series Title: Penguin Classics
  • Weight: 276 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0140440585
  • Publisher Date: 30 Oct 1955
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Edition: Reprint
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 28 mm
  • Width: 127 mm

Additional information

Weight 0.5 kg

21 reviews for Metamorphoses

  1. Harsh Yadav

    Found it a bit repetitive after a while. Some of the stories felt similar. Good, but not great.

  2. Rohit Kumar Yadav

    Interesting collection of myths, but I preferred other versions. It was little boring to read.

  3. Arpita Tirkey

    A truly transformative reading experience! I was captivated from beginning to end.

  4. Sourav Singh

    Excellent translation and a wonderful introduction to Ovid’s work. Highly recommended.

  5. Shahbaz J Sheikh

    Absolutely loved it! The stories are so imaginative and the writing is beautiful.

  6. Deepankshi Mahendrakumar Dhamgaye

    Completely engrossing! I couldn’t put it down. The stories are timeless and thought-provoking.

  7. Sarah Daniel Satdive

    Interesting collection of stories. There were too many names to keep track of.

  8. Akanksh Anand

    A decent read! If you want a good summary of the old stories, this is your book.

  9. Sukhpreet Singh

    Enjoyable read! Metamorphoses is my favorite book ever. I enjoyed reading it!

  10. Nehal Jain

    Ovid’s tales are captivating, but this translation felt a bit dry at times. Still a worthwhile read.

  11. Shringesh Chaddha

    A classic for a reason! Mary Innes’s translation is easy to understand. A few stories dragged on.

  12. Spriha Singh

    Some stories were great, others less so. Overall, a worthwhile exploration of mythology.

  13. Renuka Singh

    Not the easiest read, but ultimately rewarding. The themes are still relevant today.

  14. Arpit Kalra

    Enjoyable, but not my favorite classic. The language felt a bit dated, even for a translation.

  15. Bhavyaa Aggarwal

    A decent translation of a great work. Some passages were a little hard to follow.

  16. Rohan Kapoor

    Loved the myths and legends! Some of the character transformations were truly bizarre.

  17. Aarsh Sanjaykumar Shah

    This book gave a good overview of the old stories, but I found it hard to connect with it.

  18. Nishit Kumar

    A classic for a reason. Innes’ prose is accessible and engaging. Highly recommended.

  19. Sarthak Verma

    Found it hard to connect with the characters. The pacing felt uneven.

  20. Jarpula Ajay Simha

    A must-read for any mythology fan. The transformations are fascinating. Highly recommended.

  21. Harshvardhan Singh

    It’s good for background of Greek mythology. I find this book informative and enjoyable.

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