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Mini: Shakespeare's Sources: Ovid's Metamorphoses
Sep 27, 2023
Explore the transformational tales of Ovid's Metamorphoses and their influence on Shakespeare's works. Discover the parallels between Ovidian stories and Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Night's Dream. Learn about the impact of Ovid's tales on Shakespeare and other early modern writers. Uncover how Ovid's Metamorphoses challenged gender norms in early modern England and influenced Shakespeare's plays. Discover the use of Ovid's stories in Titus Andronicus and their relevance to issues of sexual violence.
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- Ovid's Metamorphoses had a profound influence on Shakespeare's plays and poetry, serving as inspiration for plot and themes in many of his works.
- Ovid's stories were highly popular during the Renaissance and influenced not only Shakespeare but also other writers and poets of the time.
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Ovid's Metamorphoses as Shakespeare's Favorite Book
Ovid's Metamorphoses is likely Shakespeare's favorite book, according to scholars. While it's impossible to know for certain what books Shakespeare loved since there is no record of his personal preferences, Ovid's Metamorphoses had a profound influence on Shakespeare's plays and poetry. Shakespeare's characters read from Ovid's Metamorphoses on stage, and Ovid's stories served as inspiration for plots and themes in many of Shakespeare's works. The influence of Ovid can be seen in works like 'Romeo and Juliet,' 'Titus Andronicus,' and 'The Tempest.' Shakespeare's use of Ovid's stories demonstrated his deep understanding of classical literature and his ability to draw from a wide range of sources.
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