Ovid: The Poet and the Emperor
Nov 16, 2017 · 1h
Director
Rebecca DobbsOverview
Michael Wood explores the life, works and influence of one of the world's greatest storytellers who died 2,000 years ago. When an Elizabethan literary critic said that the witty soul of Ovid lived on in 'honey tongued Shakespeare', they were just stating the obvious. Ovid, everyone knew, was simply the most clever, sexy and funny poet in the western tradition. His Metamorphoses, it has often been said, is the most influential secular book in European literature.
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About Ovid: The Poet and the Emperor
What is Ovid: The Poet and the Emperor about?
Michael Wood explores the life, works and influence of one of the world's greatest storytellers who died 2,000 years ago. When an Elizabethan literary critic said that the witty soul of Ovid lived on in 'honey tongued Shakespeare', they were just stating the obvious. Ovid, everyone knew, was simply the most clever, sexy and funny poet in the western tradition. His Metamorphoses, it has often…
When was Ovid: The Poet and the Emperor released?
Ovid: The Poet and the Emperor was released on November 16, 2017.
How long is Ovid: The Poet and the Emperor?
Ovid: The Poet and the Emperor runs 1 hour (60 minutes).
Who directed Ovid: The Poet and the Emperor?
Ovid: The Poet and the Emperor was directed by Rebecca Dobbs.
Who is in the cast of Ovid: The Poet and the Emperor?
The cast of Ovid: The Poet and the Emperor includes Michael Wood (Himself - Presenter).