8/28/23

The Medieval French Moralized Ovid: Divine Comedy of France?

Embark on a journey through the pages of the 'Lost Book'—the medieval French Moralized Ovid (Ovide Moralisé), a monumental work of mythology written around the same time as Dante’s Divine Comedy. This significant text, penned in neighboring France, weaves classical myths into vivid narratives rich with Christian ethics and lessons on the good life. Long inaccessible to modern readers, this treasure trove of medieval wisdom is now open for exploration. Dive into this richly moralized epic and uncover the enduring values that resonate through time.

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