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ratings: ★★★★★ (5/5)
Genre: Epic Poetry / Mythology / Classics

Book Review:
Where do you even begin with a book that contains, well, everything? Ovid's ''Metamorphoses'' is a vast, sprawling, endlessly inventive collection of myths, all linked by the idea of transformation. It's a foundational text of Western culture, and reading it feels like discovering the source code for so many stories we still tell today. The tragic love of Pyramus and Thisbe? Here it is. The sculptor who falls in love with his statue? That's Pygmalion. The boy who flies too close to the sun? Icarus. It's all here, and so much more. Ovid is a brilliant storyteller—by turns witty, sensual, shocking, and deeply moving. He makes these ancient myths feel alive and urgent. This new translation by David Raeburn is a triumph, capturing the energy and poetry of the original in accessible verse. It's a long read, but every page is a treasure. Essential for anyone who loves literature, mythology, or just great stories.