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The Erotic Poems

By Ovid
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The Erotic Poems by Ovid is a collection of lively and insightful poems exploring themes of love, passion, and desire. Through witty and seductive verses, Ovid delves into the nuances of romantic relationships, offering both practical advice and humorous observations. The poems serve as a captivating exploration of human emotion and the nature of love in Roman society.
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You might enjoy this collection of verses if you're fascinated by the ancient blend of passion and wit, exploring the intricacies of love and desire through timeless poetry. It provides an insightful peek into Roman culture while delighting with its artistic expressions and mischievous humour.

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The Erotic Poems

A collection of Ovid's poems that deals with the whole spectrum of sexual desire, ranging from deeply emotional declarations of eternal devotion to flippant arguments for promiscuity. It features poems such as "Amores" and "Cures for Love".

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The Erotic Poems by Ovid explores the multifaceted nature of sexual desire through a collection of poems that range from passionate declarations of eternal love to light-hearted justifications for promiscuity.

In the Amores, Ovid expresses his feelings through a series of elegies dedicated to Corinna, his captivating and elusive mistress. These early poems reveal an intimate and vulnerable side of the poet.

The vulnerable tone shifts dramatically in the infamous Art of Love, where Ovid offers a witty and insightful guide to seduction. This work, perceived as obscene, was one of the reasons attributed to Ovid's banishment from Rome in AD 8.

This volume also features the Cures for Love, providing guidance on how to end a romantic relationship, and the incomplete On Facial Treatment for Ladies, which discusses the art of cosmetics.

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The Erotic Poems by Ovid is often celebrated for its poetic exploration of love and desire through a lens that is both playful and provocative. Critics highlight Ovid's masterful use of language, illustrating the timeless nature of romantic pursuits. While some appreciate the insightful commentary on human relationships and societal norms, others suggest that contemporary readers might find aspects of the poems dated.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140443608

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 November 1982

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by Peter Green

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 319g

Pages: 464

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Arts & Culture Featured Non-Fiction Ovid Penguin Books Penguin Classics

About the Author

Publius Ovidius Naso was born in 43 BC at Sumo in Central Italy. He was expelled from Rome by the emperor Augustus in AD 8 for some unknown offence. He published poetry throughout his life. Peter Green is the Dougherty Centennial Professor of Classics in the University of Texas, Austin. He has translated Ovid and Juvenal for the Penguin Classics.

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