Description

Shakespeare's Ovid: Being Arthur Golding's Translation of The Metamorphoses (1904) is a book that features the complete translation of The Metamorphoses by Arthur Golding, a 16th-century translator who is known for his influential translations of classical works. This book is a unique and valuable resource for those interested in the works of William Shakespeare, as it is believed that Shakespeare drew heavily on Golding's translation of Ovid's epic poem when writing his plays. The Metamorphoses is a collection of stories that explore the themes of transformation, love, and power, and it has been a source of inspiration for artists and writers throughout the centuries. This edition of the book includes an introduction by J. W. Mackail, a renowned scholar of classical literature, and a preface by Golding himself. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the classics, Shakespeare, or the literary history of the English language.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.