Metamorphoses cover art

Metamorphoses

 Preview

Try for $0.00
Pick 1 audiobook a month from our unmatched collection.
Listen all you want to thousands of included audiobooks, Originals, and podcasts.
Premium Plus auto-renews for $14.95/mo + applicable taxes after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Metamorphoses

Written by: Ovid
Narrated by: David Horovitch
Try for $0.00

$14.95 a month after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Buy Now for $50.50

Buy Now for $50.50

Confirm purchase
Pay using card ending in
Switch payment method
By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use and Amazon's Privacy Notice. Tax where applicable.
Cancel

About this listen

The Metamorphoses by Publius Ovidius Naso (43 B.C. - A.D. 17) has, over the centuries, been the most popular and influential work from our classical tradition. This extraordinary collection of some 250 Greek and Roman myths and folk tales has always been a popular favorite, and has decisively shaped western art and literature from the moment it was completed in A.D. 8.

The stories are particularly vivid when read by David Horovitch, in this new lively verse translation by Ian Johnston.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.

Public Domain (P)2012 Naxos AudioBooks Ancient, Classical & Medieval Literature Classics
activate_Holiday_promo_in_buybox_DT_T2

What listeners say about Metamorphoses

Average Customer Ratings
Overall
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    3
  • 4 Stars
    4
  • 3 Stars
    0
  • 2 Stars
    0
  • 1 Stars
    0
Performance
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    5
  • 4 Stars
    2
  • 3 Stars
    0
  • 2 Stars
    0
  • 1 Stars
    0
Story
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    3
  • 4 Stars
    3
  • 3 Stars
    1
  • 2 Stars
    0
  • 1 Stars
    0

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Audible.ca reviews

Amazon Reviews
Sort by:
Filter by:
  • Overall
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    3 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Ben Vaughan

David Horovitch Is a Master Reader

Ok, Ovid is great at what he does too. The Metamorphoses is a truly impressive feat and its enormous influence on western culture is rather obvious when you read or listen to it. If you're not familiar with it, get ready for a lot of gods chasing people down to rape them, other stories of unrequited love/passion, people turning into birds and trees and bodies of water, and a few gruesome fight scenes. Not my personal cup of tea, but still largely entertaining, stylistically interesting, and, again, impressive. This specific english translation seems great - very smooth flowing. But the best part is the reader, David Horovitch. What a performance, what a treasure; time spent with his voice is a lovely, enobling pleasure.

Report this

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!