Metamorphosen

Apollo and Daphne, Daedalus and Icarus, the abduction of Proserpina: these are just three examples from the many ancient myths that Ovid recounts in his "Metamorphoses" – the stories of transformation. Skillfully transitioning from one legend to another, Ovid created an epic of nearly 12,000 verses, filled with powerful imagery and fantastic tales, which has influenced numerous artists from William Shakespeare to Salman Rushdie.

Ovid's transformation myths are among the most impactful pieces of Roman literature, and they continue to be widely received in art and literature today. The translation by the highly awarded Heidelberg emeritus Michael von Albrecht is considered the best prose translation of this significant ancient work – complete with a concise biography of the author.