{"product_id":"metamorphoses-folio-society-limited-edition","title":"Metamorphoses (Folio Society Limited Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOLD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFolio Society limited facsimile edition. First edition thus. Numbered on limitation page, 851 of 2750.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOvid's \u003cem\u003eMetamorphoses\u003c\/em\u003e is a narrative poem originally written in 8CE. Considered to be Ovid's magnus opus, it chronicles the history of the world from creation to the ascension and deification of Julius Caesar. The work presents as part mythology, part historical study, and comprises of over 250 myths, 15 books, and almost 12-thousand lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe title is sourced from Ovid's fascination with the genre of metamorphosis poetry and mythology. While taking inspiration from some of these earlier works of mythology, Ovid's work diverges significantly from his predecessors. The influence of \u003cem\u003eMetamorphoses\u003c\/em\u003e on later significant works of literature cannot be overstated. Among it's students are William Shakespeare, Geoffrey Chaucer, and Dante Alighieri, to name a few. It has inspired myriad creative works in sculpture, painting, and music. To this day the \u003cem\u003eMetamorphoses\u003c\/em\u003e continues to be read and inspire new forms in modern media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume housed in brown buckram solander case. Volume bound in full brown goatskin leather, with gilt titling and cover illustration by Simon Brett, based on Bernini's Apollo and Daphne. Upper edge gilt. Features 16 tipped-in colour plates by Titian. Contents printed on Vizille Ivoire Laid paper. End papers feature typographic titling. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition: Fine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Impeccably preserved. Volume and contents fine in like solander case. A spectacular copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFolio Society Limited Edition. \u003cem\u003eLondon:\u003c\/em\u003e The Folio Society, 2008. Folio. Original full leather in cloth solander case. Pages: xxxviii, 378.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: This item is very large and heavy. Within Australia, it may require additional postage costs. For international shipping, the postage costs are sure to be substantial. Please contact rarebooks@harryhartog.com.au if you would like to discuss a quote regarding postage rates.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eThis book is currently not on display in store.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eIf you would like more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact: rarebooks@harryhartog.com.au\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ovid","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47887579447539,"sku":"1110002900976","price":600.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/4284\/5939\/files\/DSC06669.jpg?v=1760330610","url":"https:\/\/www.harryhartog.com.au\/products\/metamorphoses-folio-society-limited-edition","provider":"Harry Hartog Bookseller","version":"1.0","type":"link"}