Publius Ovidius Naso Libros

Así anima Ovidio a mujeres y hombres jóvenes que deseen encontrar un amor fácil. El arte de amar pertenece a la primera etapa creadora de Publio Ovidio Nasón (43 a.C. –17 d. C.), uno de los poetas latinos más leídos y estudiados, y fuente inigualable de inspiración de artistas posteriores. Este clásico permite observar una de las esferas más íntimas de la sociedad romana: los preceptos que se consideraban infalibles en el arte del cortejo. Para Ovidio el amor es un juego peligroso que posee sus propias reglas y condiciones, y éstas han de ser dominadas para que tanto hombres como mujeres logren el objetivo deseado. Una mirada actual advertirálas evidentes diferencias morales y culturales de la sociedad romana, al tiempo que se sorprenderáde los ingeniosos comentarios acerca de los aspectos más mundanos del amor: desde el maquillaje y la moda, hasta los celos y los afrodisíacos.

Since it first appeared in 1961 this has been the standard critical edition of Ovid's love poems. For this new edition the text has been thoroughly revised to take account of published scholarship and the further thoughts of the editor. Conjectures have been admitted to both text and apparatuscriticus more freely than in the first edition. Punctuation has been improved, spelling has been normalized, and the long poems have been paragraphed. The apparatus criticus now incorporates the reading of the important Berlin manuscript Hamilton 471; it has also been streamlined by the omission ofexplanatory material more conveniently accessible in commentaries.

Montaigne reflects on his early love for literature, sparked by the fables in Ovid's Metamorphoses. At a young age, he found joy in reading these stories, as they resonated with his mother tongue and were suitable for his youthful understanding. This personal narrative highlights the profound impact of literature on his childhood and the formative role it played in shaping his appreciation for storytelling.

The myths of Metamorphoses have inspired generations of writers, including Shakespeare. Over two thousand years later, they are reimagined for our world by three leading British playwrights, and feature anarchy, shape-shifting and a burning chariot of fire.

Exploring a reimagined perspective on classical mythology, this volume presents a faithful translation of Ovid's letters, which are purportedly penned by ancient heroines to their distant lovers. The introduction by Tara Welch prompts readers to consider how these narratives might differ if crafted by women, inviting a fresh interpretation of familiar tales. Lombardo and McClure's work highlights the voices of female figures in mythology, providing a thought-provoking glimpse into their experiences and emotions.

The modern, unacademic idiom of A.D. Melville's translation opens the way to a fresh understanding of Ovid's unique and elusive vision of reality.

Ovid's poetical calendar of the Roman year is both a day by day account of festivals and observances and their origins, and a delightful retelling of myths and legends associated with particular dates." --from back cover.

Focusing on love's complexities, this collection features four significant works by the Roman poet Ovid, renowned for shifting the narrative from the poet to the theme of love itself. His innovative approach and exploration of love's impact on individuals were considered controversial, contributing to his banishment by Emperor Augustus. This edition, translated into English prose by J. Lewis May, showcases Ovid's mastery of elegy and romantic poetry, appealing to both classical literature students and poetry enthusiasts.

Featuring over 250 interconnected myths, the narrative explores themes of transformation, drawing from rich Greek and Roman mythology. Ovid's Metamorphoses spans the creation of the world to the elevation of Julius Caesar, showcasing dramatic tales like those of Io and Jupiter, Narcissus and Echo, and Daphne and Apollo. The text captivates with its beautiful metrics and vivid imagery, offering timeless insights into the human experience. Brookes More's English translation allows modern readers to appreciate this enduring work of classical literature.