The other introductory essay about Ovid is tepid. As mentioned above, the textual tradition section was a bit detailed and technical for an intermediate student, but may still bear some interest. For the print version there is a QR code that goes to the individual readings. Also, there are readings in meter for all of the poems on youtube, linked at the end of the intro essays. Mine won't but that's not the book's fault). For example, in the suggested readings, everything has a DOI number, so students can go immediately to the article mentioned (provided their library gives them access to it, of course. It takes advantage of it being an online book. In addition to the features mentioned above (the thorough commentary, good introductory essays, glossary with frequency of each word), there are a couple other excellent benefits of this textbook. Does not do so in an ideological way, and is a little tepid, but that provides space for the teacher to engage with the topics pointed out in the text. Text treats the potential hot-button topics in Ovid like intimate partner violence and racism. Text is standard, clear English, no typos that I saw, no infelicities of grammar. This may be from the knowledge that a class may not use all of a text but may pick and choose favorite poems.Įach individual poem can stand on its own. The overall package is quite attractiveĬonsistent throughout, I was surprised that unlike other volumes the commentary stayed at approximately the same volume and length throughout the book, instead of weaning students off the assistance. The formatting, font, and special symbols for scansion are quite easy to read. This is not that author eschews dealing with sensitive subjects like intimate partner assault (1.7) and racism (1.13).īut for the explanation of the textual tradition which is written in a technical style that clashes with the student-friendly tone of the rest of the text, the text is written lucidly. There is a great deal of commentary (maybe even a bit too much for an intermediate student), and a full glossary with the frequency of each word listed - excellent for deciding what is worth a flashcard.Īuthor avoids tacky pop cultural references, maintaining a timeless style in the commentary. Each poem has a thorough introductory essay that directs students to possible interpretations of the poem and what to look for. Provides information about the life of Ovid, scansion, the textual tradition (!). Reviewed by E.Del Chrol, Professor, Marshall University on 2/17/20Įxcellent treatment of the first book of Ovid's Amores. Journalism, Media Studies & Communications +.
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