Ars Amatoria; or, The Art Of Love by Ovid
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About this eBook
| Author | Ovid, 44 BCE-18? |
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| Translator | Riley, Henry T. (Henry Thomas), 1816-1878 |
| Title |
Ars Amatoria; or, The Art Of Love Literally Translated into English Prose, with Copious Notes |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive |
| Summary | "Ars Amatoria; or, The Art of Love" by Ovid is a romantic didactic poem written in the early 1st century AD. This work serves as a guide to love and seduction, offering practical advice to men on how to win the affection of women. It blends humor, elegance, and insight into human relationships, making it a classic of Latin literature. At the start of the text, Ovid invites readers to learn the "art of loving," likening the skill of love to that of a sailor navigating a ship or a charioteer controlling a team of horses. He emphasizes the importance of finding the right partner and lays out strategies for pursuing romance, from observing potential loves in public places to utilizing the influence of handmaidens. The emphasis on both the methods and the atmosphere of courtship reflects the playful and complex nature of human attraction, presenting love as a strategic undertaking requiring both artistry and patience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Latin poetry -- Translations into English |
| Subject | Latin poetry -- Adaptations |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 47677 |
| Release Date | Dec 16, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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