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The Art of Love

By Ovid
Introduction by David Malouf
Translated by James Michie

By Ovid
Introduction by David Malouf
Translated by James Michie

By Ovid
Introduction by David Malouf
Translated by James Michie

By Ovid
Introduction by David Malouf
Translated by James Michie

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Part of Modern Library Classics

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Oct 08, 2002 | ISBN 9780375761171

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Feb 20, 2013 | ISBN 9780307801838

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    About The Art of Love

    In the first century a.d., Ovid, author of the groundbreaking epic poem Metamorphoses, came under severe criticism for The Art of Love, which playfully instructed women in the art of seduction and men in the skills essential for mastering the art of romantic conquest. In this remarkable translation, James Michie breathes new life into the notorious Roman’s mock-didactic elegy. In lyrical, irreverent English, he reveals love’s timeless dilemmas and Ovid’s enduring brilliance as both poet and cultural critic.

    About The Art of Love

    In the first century a.d., Ovid, author of the groundbreaking epic poem Metamorphoses, came under severe criticism for The Art of Love, which playfully instructed women in the art of seduction and men in the skills essential for mastering the art of romantic conquest. In this remarkable translation, James Michie breathes new life into the notorious Roman’s mock-didactic elegy. In lyrical, irreverent English, he reveals love’s timeless dilemmas and Ovid’s enduring brilliance as both poet and cultural critic.

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    About Ovid

    Ovid—Publius Ovidius Naso—(43 bce–ce 17 or 18) was born into a wealthy Roman family and became the most distinguished poet of his time. He died in exile on the Black Sea, far from Rome and his literary life.

    About Ovid

    Ovid—Publius Ovidius Naso—(43 bce–ce 17 or 18) was born into a wealthy Roman family and became the most distinguished poet of his time. He died in exile on the Black Sea, far from Rome and his literary life.

    Product Details

    Category: Classic Nonfiction | Poetry

    Paperback | $15.00
    Published by Modern Library
    Oct 08, 2002 | 208 Pages | 5-3/16 x 8 | ISBN 9780375761171

    Category: Classic Nonfiction | Poetry

    Ebook | $10.99
    Published by Modern Library
    Feb 20, 2013 | 208 Pages | ISBN 9780307801838
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    “Every age probably regards itself as unique in its sexual sophistication, and if we take Ovid as a typical spokesman we should have to conclude that the keynote of his age was elegance. . . . Ovid could not possibly have taken himself, nor be taken for, an Ancient.”—Rolfe Humphries

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