Ovid
The Love Poems (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199540334
- author:
- Ovid
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 19.56 x 1.78 x 12.7 centimetres
- Genre:
- Poetry texts & anthologies
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Ovid's The Love Poems offer a sophisticated and witty exploration of love and desire. Translated by Alan Melville, these poems showcase the elegance of Ovid's Latin, with a modern idiom that is both entertaining and engaging. The collection includes the brilliant version of the Art of Love, a work that remains unequalled to this day. This volume is part of the Oxford World's Classics series, a renowned collection of literature that has made available a broad spectrum of works from around the globe. Each book in the series reflects a commitment to scholarship, providing accurate texts, expert introductions, and valuable notes to enhance the reader's understanding. With its rich and nuanced exploration of love and desire, Ovid's The Love Poems are a compelling read for anyone interested in classical literature.
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