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PUBLII OVIDII NASONIS FASTORUM - LIBRI VI. - OVID'S FASTI; - NOTES AND AN INTRODUCTION, - BY - THOMAS KEIGHTLEY,
PREFACE
T. K.
INTRODUCTION - § 1. OF THE RISING AND SETTING OF THE STARS—§ 2. OF THE ROMAN YEAR —§ 3. OF THE ROMAN MONTHS AND DAYS—§ 4. OF THE ROMAN FASTI—§ 5. OF OVID'S POEM ON THE FASTI—§ 6. OF THE EDITIONS OF THIS POEM.
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P. OVIDII NASONIS FASTORUM - LIBER I.
LIBER II.
LIBER III.
LIBER IV.
Description
A poetic walk through the Roman year, Ovid’s Fasti opens with the celebration of the New Year and moves swiftly into the legendary origins of each festival. The verses weave together myth, ritual and the shifting constellations, letting listeners hear the ancient city’s heartbeat as gods and heroes shape its calendar. With vivid language that brings processions, sacrifices and celestial omens to life, the first act invites you to experience a world where history and poetry are inseparable.
The accompanying introduction and notes are designed to guide the modern ear without overwhelming it. Concise explanations clarify obscure references, while brief mythological and historical asides provide the background a curious listener needs. This edition balances scholarly insight with an accessible tone, making the work a useful companion for students and anyone eager to glimpse the rhythm of Roman life through Ovid’s compelling verse.
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Duration
~10 hours (591K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-08-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
About the author
Ovid
-43–17
A master of Roman storytelling, this poet turned myths, love affairs, and human weakness into some of the most influential verse in Western literature. Best known for the dazzling epic Metamorphoses, he wrote with wit, speed, and a sharp eye for drama.
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