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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Metamorphoses, by Ovid

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The text for the first fourteen books of Ovid's Metamorphoses. Includes links to share recommended related sites among users.
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Unit Plan
Vroma Project

V Roma: Gaius Valerius Catullus

For Students 9th - 10th
A site containing Latin and English texts of Catullus' poems, as well as biographical information about him, his friends, lovers, and rivals, and several paintings. This section of VRoma was created by Henry J. Walker of Bates College.
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Other

Ovid's Metamorphoses: Introduction and Commentary

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This resource provides a nice summary of the "Metamorphoses" by Ovid along with commentary and art influenced by the poem. Discusses the political situation of the time and how it works its way into the poem. Provides good analysis of...
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William G. Enloe High School: Ovid

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A nice biography of Ovid, the last of the Golden Age poets. Contains a copy of the painting "The Scythians," as well as links to other Ovid sites.
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Handout
Other

Uwm Libraries: Virgil

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Brief description of Virgil's life and the writing of the Aeneid.
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eBook
Other

Reflections on Ovid's Metamorphoses

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting commentary and analysis of Ovid's "Metamorphoses". Examples in the essay are linked to the poem itself. Topics range from the nature of the gods and goddess to many Roman virtues. Good reading!
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Website
HyperHistory Online

Hyper History: Gnaeus Naevius

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief sketch of Naevius' life and his important literary contributions.
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Handout
Other

Gaius Valerius Catullus

For Students 9th - 10th
Good introductory biography of the Roman poet Catullus. Explores not only the man but his work as well, focusing on the influence of Alexandrian and Hellenic poetry on his own poetry. Cites his poems as support for the facts of his life.