More Unpublished Conjectures by Nicolaus Heinsius on Ovid’s Metamorphoses: Books 5‒6 | Synapse
September 10, 2025
More Unpublished Conjectures by Nicolaus Heinsius on Ovid’s Metamorphoses: Books 5‒6
Key Points
The publication includes 85 conjectures on Ovid's work, highlighting Heinsius' critical perspective.
These conjectures were previously unpublished, opening new avenues for literary analysis of Ovid.
Assessment of each proposal provides insights into Heinsius' motivations and literary strategies.
The findings enrich the understanding of Ovid's Metamorphoses, enhancing its scholarly discourse.
Abstract
Abstract This paper publishes for the first time 85 conjectures by Nicolaus Heinsius on Ovid’s Metamorphoses 5‒6. The value and possible motivations of each proposal are briefly assessed.