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Additional authors

1. Caxton, William, approximately 1422-1491 or 1492
2. Moll, Richard J. (Richard James), 1966-
3. Ovid, 43 B.C.-17 A.D. or 18 A.D
4. Bodleian Library
5. Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies
6. Magdalene College (University of Cambridge). Manuscript. F.4.34
7. Magdalene College (University of Cambridge). Manuscript. Pepys 2124

Description

1. viii, 652 pages; 24 cm.

Series statement

1. British writers of the Middle Ages and the early modern period ; 4
2. Studies and texts ; 182

Uniform title

1. Ovide moralisé (Prose). English. (Caxton)
2. Studies and texts (Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies) ; 182.
3. British writers of the Middle Ages and the early modern period ; 4.

Alternative title

1. Methamorphose
2. Book of Ovid named Methamorphose

Subject

1. Ovid, 43 B.C.-17 A.D. or 18 A.D. -- Translations into English (Middle English)
2. Caxton, William, approximately 1422-1491 or 1492
3. Ovid, 43 B.C.-17 A.D. or 18 A.D. -- Translations into English -- History and criticism
4. Ovid, 43 B.C.-17 A.D. or 18 A.D. -- Influence
5. Ovide moralisé (Prose)
6. Metamorphosis -- Mythology -- Poetry
7. Mythology, Classical -- Poetry
8. Fables, Latin -- Translations into Middle English

Contents

1. Machine generated contents note: William Caxton -- The Ovide moralise -- The Ovide moralise en prose -- Caxton and the Ovide moralise -- Caxton as Translator -- Caxton's Language -- The Manuscript -- Previous Editions -- Editorial Procedures -- WILLIAM CAXTON -- The Booke of Ovyde Named Methamorphose -- The Table of this booke -- Book One -- Book Two -- Book Three -- Book Four -- Book Five -- Book Six -- Book Seven -- Book Eight -- Book Nine -- Book Ten -- Book Eleven -- Book Twelve -- Book Thirteen -- Book Fourteen -- Book Fifteen -- Explanatory Notes.

Call number

1. JFE 15-2236

Note

1. Caxton's translation of the Middle French prose work known as Ovide moralisé.
2. Edition based on manuscripts held in the Pepys Library, Magdalene College, Cambridge: Cambridge, Magdalene College, Old Library F.4.34 and Cambridge, Magdalene College, Pepys Library, 2124.

Bibliography (note)

1. Includes bibliographical references (pages 571-576) and index.

Language (note)

1. Text in Middle English; introduction and notes in English.

Title

1. The booke of Ovyde named Methamorphose / William Caxton ; edited by Richard J. Moll.

Publisher

1. Toronto : Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies ; Oxford : Bodleian Library, [2013]

Copyright date

1. ©2013

Type of content

1. text

Type of medium

1. unmediated

Type of carrier

1. volume

Series

1. British writers of the Middle Ages and the early modern period ; 4
2. Studies and texts ; 182
3. Studies and texts (Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies) ; 182.
4. British writers of the Middle Ages and the early modern period ; 4.

Bibliography

1. Includes bibliographical references (pages 571-576) and index.

Language

1. Text in Middle English; introduction and notes in English.

Added author

1. Caxton, William, approximately 1422-1491 or 1492, author.
2. Moll, Richard J. (Richard James), 1966- editor.
3. Based on Ovid, 43 B.C.-17 A.D. or 18 A.D. Metamorphoses.
4. Bodleian Library.
5. Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies.
6. Magdalene College (University of Cambridge). Manuscript. F.4.34.
7. Magdalene College (University of Cambridge). Manuscript. Pepys 2124.

LCCN

1. 2013433170

ISBN

1. 9780888441829 (PIMS)
2. 0888441827 (PIMS)
3. 9781851242535 (Bodleian Library)
4. 1851242538 (Bodleian Library)

Research call number

1. JFE 15-2236