The Metamorphoses: Ovid's Epic Poem, Translated by Great English Authors and Poets of the 18th Century by Alexander Pope, John Dryden, Ovid

The Metamorphoses: Ovid's Epic Poem, Translated by Great English Authors and Poets of the 18th Century

Alexander Pope, John Dryden, Ovid

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168 pages

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Ovid's legendary poem, comprising a total of two hundred and fifty ancient myths, is present in its entirety in this edition of The Metamorphoses. The Metamorphoses is commonly referred to simply as an 'epic poem', when in actuality the text encom...
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Moods

adventurous 65%
challenging 45%
informative 35%
reflective 33%
dark 22%
emotional 19%
funny 17%
mysterious 12%
inspiring 10%
sad 9%
tense 8%
relaxing 5%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 37%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 27% | Character: 20% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 29% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 9%

Loveable characters?

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Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 17% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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