The Love Books of Ovid, the Loves, the Art of Love, Love's Cure, and the Art of Beauty

by J. Lewis May

'The Love Books of Ovid' is a combination of four books of the Roman poet's verse translated into prose. This volume includes 'Amores' or 'The Loves', 'Ars Amatoria' or 'The Art of Love', 'Remedia Amoris' or 'Love's Cure', and 'Medicamina Faciei Feminae' or 'The Art of Beauty'. Considered to be a master of the elegy form of poetry, Ovid, is faithfully represented here in this English prose translation. Students of classical literature and fans of romantic poetry will both delight in this volume of works by Ovid.

Genres: Poetry, Classics, Philosophy, History

116 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2006

About the author

J. Lewis May (b. 1873) was a British critic and translator, best known as a translator and biographer of Anatole France. His 1928 translation of Madame Bovary for The Bodley Head was for many years the standard edition. In addition to translating The Crisis of the European Mind, May translated its sequel, European Thought in the Eighteenth Century.

Reviews

[Mati · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read similar compilation of Ovid works, but it was almost the same as this one, plus some poems were in Latin. It was one of the best poetry book I have ever read. The freshness breathed from each page even if it was written in Roman times. The description of the love troubles and how to catch and how to hold your beloved one. Those advices are similar to those which are now published all over the world in books and magazines, however Ovid put it in very light manner and with wit and love to tell and help reader with his/her troubles.I got serious trashing when my teacher discovered that read the book under the desk during the class.

[Ashley Adams · Rating 5 out of 5]

What amazes me about Ovid is how his hilariously raunchy advice regarding relationships continues to apply through the ages. Trying to get over a bad breakup? Stop spending time with your ex, burn any stuff she left hanging around, and sleep with someone else. On the other hand, if you're trying to woo a lady, take her to the theater, listen when she talks, and make physical contact in an entirely appropriate and socially acceptable way.

Often using mythology as a guide, Ovid's love poems are a light-hearted and practical dating guide for men and women alike.

[magiisha · Rating 1 out of 5]

“It’s SO bad I want to give you a zero but that’s not possible so I give you a one”

His unfunny ‘advice’ is DEPLORABLE like he tells women who are too short to just sit and promotes other ridiculous ways to get a men😭Ovid exudes the same energy as Matt rife and that’s NOT a compliment.

Would not read again unless forced to

[judy · Rating 2 out of 5]

i don't even know why i read this.

[Abby · Rating 2 out of 5]

weird. very weird, and definitely not worth the read. the poet, ovid, encourages incest and adultery??? very weird take on love, and basically just roman sm*t.