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Title:
The Amores; or, Amours
Literally Translated into English Prose, with Copious Notes
Credits:
Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive
Summary: "The Amores; or, Amours" by Ovid is a collection of elegiac poems written in the late 1st century BC. This work delves into themes of love, desire, and the complexities of romantic relationships, often with a humorous and playful tone. The poet, addressing his beloved Corinna, navigates through various scenarios of love and longing, showcasing both the joys and sorrows that come with such deep emotional entanglements. The opening of this collection sets the stage for Ovid's exploration of love's trials, starting with an epigram that suggests a shift in focus from epic battles to personal love stories. The poet humorously laments the overpowering influence of Cupid, who compels him to abandon his ambitious themes of warfare for the gentler subject of romance. As he pleads to love, Ovid reveals his passion and vulnerability, establishing a tone filled with yearning and introspection. Throughout this introduction, he intersperses moments of wit and wisdom about the nature of affection, indicating that the poems to follow will weave a rich tapestry of romantic experiences, adorned with both victory and despair. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Ovid, 44 BCE-18?
Translator: Riley, Henry T. (Henry Thomas), 1816-1878
EBook No.: 47676
Published: Dec 16, 2014
Downloads: 739
Language: English
Subject: Latin poetry -- Translations into English
Subject: Latin poetry -- Adaptations
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Amores; or, Amours
Literally Translated into English Prose, with Copious Notes
Credits:
Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive
Summary: "The Amores; or, Amours" by Ovid is a collection of elegiac poems written in the late 1st century BC. This work delves into themes of love, desire, and the complexities of romantic relationships, often with a humorous and playful tone. The poet, addressing his beloved Corinna, navigates through various scenarios of love and longing, showcasing both the joys and sorrows that come with such deep emotional entanglements. The opening of this collection sets the stage for Ovid's exploration of love's trials, starting with an epigram that suggests a shift in focus from epic battles to personal love stories. The poet humorously laments the overpowering influence of Cupid, who compels him to abandon his ambitious themes of warfare for the gentler subject of romance. As he pleads to love, Ovid reveals his passion and vulnerability, establishing a tone filled with yearning and introspection. Throughout this introduction, he intersperses moments of wit and wisdom about the nature of affection, indicating that the poems to follow will weave a rich tapestry of romantic experiences, adorned with both victory and despair. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Ovid, 44 BCE-18?
Translator: Riley, Henry T. (Henry Thomas), 1816-1878
EBook No.: 47676
Published: Dec 16, 2014
Downloads: 739
Language: English
Subject: Latin poetry -- Translations into English
Subject: Latin poetry -- Adaptations
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.