Ovid's Heroides

Paul Murgatroyd has lectured at the University of Natal, South Africa, and McMaster University, Canada, in a career of over 40 years. He is the author of 11 books and over 90 articles in the field of Classical literature, especially Latin poetry, and is a published Latin poet in his own right. Bridget Reeves received a PhD from McMaster University, Canada, and, currently teaches in Hamilton, Canada. Her research interests are in story-telling, both in prose and in verse, with a focus on the mythological character Europa. Sarah Parker is a part-time instructor in the Classics department at Brock University, Canada. Her research interests are the ancient novel – those by Apuleius in particular – and Latin literature in general.

Preface

Introduction

Heroides 1: Penelope to Ulysses

Heroides 2: Phyllis to Demophoon

Heroides 3: Briseis to Achilles

Heroides 4: Phaedra to Hippolytus

Heroides 5: Oenone to Paris

Heroides 6: Hypsipyle to Jason

Heroides 7: Dido to Aeneas

Heroides 8: Hermione to Orestes

Heroides 9: Deianira to Hercules

Heroides 10: Ariadne to Theseus

Heroides 11: Canace to Macareus

Heroides 12: Medea to Jason

Heroides 13: Laodamia to Protesilaus

Heroides 14: Hypermestra to Lynceus

Heroides 15: Sappho to Phaon

Heroides 16: Paris to Helen

Heroides 17: Helen to Paris

Heroides 18: Leander to Hero

Heroides 19: Hero to Leander

Heroides 20: Acontius to Cydippe

Heroides 21: Cydippe to Acontius

Glossary of Characters

Select Bibliography

Index