Ovid
Volume VI, Tristia. Ex Ponto (Loeb Classical Library), Vol. 6
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674991675
- author:
- Ovid
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Loeb
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1989
- Pages:
- 560
- Dimensions:
- 16.84 x 11.53 x 2.87 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Collections, Letters,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Ovid's poetry is a testament to his natural talent and enduring legacy. Born in Sulmo, Ovid studied rhetoric and law at Rome before devoting himself to poetry and public service. His works include the Metamorphoses, a source of inspiration for artists and poets, as well as the Fasti, a poetic treatment of the Roman year. Ovid's poetry is known for its lively, graphic, and lucid style, which has captivated readers for centuries. Despite being exiled to Tomis on the Black Sea, Ovid continued to write, producing works such as the Amores, love poems, and Heroides, fictitious love letters by legendary women. This collection of poetry offers a unique insight into the life and work of one of Rome's most celebrated poets. With its six volumes in the Loeb Classical Library edition, this is an excellent opportunity for readers to explore Ovid's remarkable oeuvre.
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