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Tales from Ovid

Ovid, Ted Hughes, ed.
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Tales from Ovid

Fiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 1997

Book Brief

Ovid, Ted Hughes, ed.

Tales from Ovid

Fiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 1997
Book Details
Pages

257

Format

Poem • Fiction

Publication Year

1997

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

4.4

3,001 ratings

83%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Based on critical reviews, Tales from Ovid by Ovid and Ted Hughes is lauded for its vibrant and imaginative retellings of classical myths. Hughes' poetic innovation captures the essence of Ovid's original narratives. Critics praise the linguistic beauty and contemporary relevance, though some note occasional deviations from the source material. Overall, it revitalizes ancient tales with vivid modernity.

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Who Should Read Tales from Ovid?

A reader who enjoys Tales from Ovid by Ovid and Ted Hughes likely appreciates classical mythology, poetic retellings, and literary transformations. They may also be fans of Mary Zimmerman's Metamorphoses or Madeline Miller's Circe, which similarly blend ancient myths with contemporary storytelling.

4.4

3,001 ratings

83%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

257

Format

Poem • Fiction

Publication Year

1997

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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