Remedia Amoris; or, The Remedy of Love

Ovid's «Remedia Amoris» serves as both a companion and a counterpoint to his earlier work, «Amores,» delving into the intricacies of love and its discontents. Written in elegiac couplets, this poem adopts a wry, playful tone as it presents remedies for the heartache wrought by love. Ovid engages with themes of desire, passion, and the art of seduction, offering a satirical yet earnest exploration of the human condition. In the literary context of Ancient Rome, Ovid's approach reflects the Augustan ideals, blending the personal with the universal, while also critiquing romantic love's often destructive... Edasi