The leather-bound book "The Art of Love" by Ovid

The ancient Roman poet Publius Ovid Nazon became famous for his love elegies and two poems - "Metamorphoses" and "The Art of Love". Ovid's poems were distinguished by grace and wit and therefore quickly became widely known. In this beautifully presented edition, illustrated with works of world painting, you will get acquainted with the poem "Ars amatoria" ("The Art of Love") in a prose translation by V. Alekseev.

The poem "The Art of Love" is one of Ovid's most brilliant works of wit and formal perfection. He makes up a whole code of conduct that a young man in love should follow in his relationship with his beloved woman. Ovid begins his humorous poem with the section: "Finding the object of love", giving advice on how and where to find a suitable lover. The second part of the poem is devoted to how to win love, the third is how to keep it. The work introduces numerous everyday sketches, elegant mythological stories, humorous arguments on moral topics. Charm and knowledge of art are required from those who want to conquer hearts. In the third book, the poet gives advice to women. And they are required to have an elegant appearance, delicate taste and artistic knowledge.