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Ovid

Ovid
The Roman poet Ovid, born in 43 bc, composed the Metamorphoses, a series of tales constituting one of the most important poems of all time. Ovid’s epic composition charts the history of the world from its creation to the time of Julius Caesar. His poetry, known for its narrative style, ingenuity, and wit, has served as an influence and inspiration to many generations of writers.
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Ovid; The Manciple's Tale; Latin Literature
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