The Amores; or, Amours (eBook, ePUB) - Ovid
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Ovid's 'The Amores; or, Amours' is a captivating collection of love poems that explore the joys and struggles of romantic relationships. Written in elegiac couplets, Ovid's work showcases his mastery of language and poetic form. The poems are filled with wit, passion, and emotion, making them a timeless representation of love in ancient Roman literature. The Amores serves as a prime example of Ovid's poetic skills and his ability to capture the complexities of human relationships in verse. The book is a significant contribution to the genre of Roman elegy and has inspired countless poets…mehr

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Ovid's 'The Amores; or, Amours' is a captivating collection of love poems that explore the joys and struggles of romantic relationships. Written in elegiac couplets, Ovid's work showcases his mastery of language and poetic form. The poems are filled with wit, passion, and emotion, making them a timeless representation of love in ancient Roman literature. The Amores serves as a prime example of Ovid's poetic skills and his ability to capture the complexities of human relationships in verse. The book is a significant contribution to the genre of Roman elegy and has inspired countless poets throughout the centuries with its innovative style and themes. Ovid's exploration of love and desire in The Amores continues to resonate with readers today, offering a glimpse into the universal experiences of love and longing. Fans of classical poetry and those interested in the history of love poetry will find Ovid's Amores to be a delightful and thought-provoking read.
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Ovid was a Roman poet born on March 20, 43 BCE, in Sulmo, Italy. He was born into a wealthy family and received an education in Rome and Athens, studying rhetoric and literature. Ovid began his literary career as a poet of love elegies, including his most famous work, The Amores. He went on to write a number of other works, including the Metamorphoses, a narrative poem that tells the stories of mythological figures and their transformations, and the Fasti, a poetic calendar of Roman festivals and rituals. Ovid died in Tomis in 17 CE, and his works continued to be widely read and celebrated in the centuries that followed. He is regarded as one of the most important poets of the Roman era, known for his innovative and imaginative use of mythological themes and his skillful mastery of poetic form.