Hi, Susan—
Thanks for weighing in. I was surprised when I compared the two versions at how different the effects were. The answer to your question, “Who are you writing this for?” is “for myself.” Preparing translations for publication is something I have just recently started doing, much as one might do crossword puzzles. I enjoy playing with language, and translation provides exercise in the skills needed by a poet. Of course, I would be delighted if someone discovered Ovid’s wit and playfulness through one of my translations.
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