1676 LE METAMORFOSI by OVID ILLUSTRATED w/ woodcuts antique VELLUM BOUND

img{max-width:100%} LE METAMORFOSI DI OVIDIO DA GIO. ANDREA DALL'ANGUILLARA IN OTTAVA RIMA. DI NUOVO DAL PROPRIO AUTORE RIVEDUTE, & CORRETTE. CON GLI ARGOMENTI DI M. FRANCESCO TURCHI. by Ovidius Naso, Publius Venice; 1676 Size 4 3/4 by 6 3/4" 502 pages rare edition of the Italian translation by Giovanni Andrea dell'Anguilara with the "argomenti" of Francesco Turchi. Illustrated with woodcuts Vellum bound with red morocco title to the spine and manuscript title to the lower edge Very good condition, some toning text in Italian ======================= The Metamorphoses ( from Ancient Greek: "Transformations") is a Latin narrative poem from 8 CE by the Roman poet Ovid. It is considered his magnum opus. The poem chronicles the history of the world from its creation to the deification of Julius Caesar in a mythico-historical framework. Although it meets some of the criteria for an epic, the poem defies simple genre classification because of its varying themes and tones. Ovid took inspiration from the genre of metamorphosis poetry and some of the Metamorphoses derives from earlier treatment of the same myths; however, he diverged significantly from all of his models. One of the most influential works in Western culture, the Metamorphoses has inspired such authors as Dante Alighieri, Giovanni Boccaccio, Geoffrey Chaucer, and William Shakespeare. Numerous episodes from the poem have been depicted in works of sculpture, painting, and music, especially during the Renaissance. There was a resurgence of attention to his work towards the end of the 20th century. Today the Metamorphoses continues to inspire and be retold through various media. ========================== Please see my other auctions Thank You Refund Policy: We will issue a FULL REFUND, 100% money back if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Items must be returned to us within 20 days in order to receive a refund or replacement. Buyer is responsible for shipping costs. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution