Description
Book SynopsisA detailed guide to an important book of Ovid's Fasti, in which the poet gives an account of the Roman calendar. The commentary and introduction explore the literary tradition to which the Fasti belongs, provide clear guidance on the Latin and expound the poet's vision of Roman life, religion and myth.
Trade Review'This is a welcome addition to the series, a richly rewarding commentary, especially for more advanced students and one that should encourage more attention to be given to Ovid's great poem.' Alan Beale, Classics For All
'This is a truly excellent commentary. It is both informative for a dip-in reader and eminently readable for those approaching the text and commentary in linear fashion … It is exemplary in terms of its scholarly focus, conciseness, and attention to a variety of different readers of the poem.' Steven J. Green, Exemplaria Classica
Table of ContentsPreface; Introduction; 1. Ovid's life and career; 2. Fasti and Metamorphoses; 3. Fasti and exile; 4. Fasti and calendars; 5. Book 3; 6. Genre; 7. Text; P. Ovidi Nasonis Fastorvm Liber Tertivs; Commentary.
