The Amores; or, Amours

Publius Ovidius Naso, known as Ovid in the English-speaking world, was a prolific Roman poet whose literary works have left an indelible mark on the world of classical literature. Born on March 20, 43 BC, in Sulmo, present-day Sulmona in Italy, Ovid came from a well-to-do equestrian family. He was educated in Rome and traveled extensively in his youth, which enriched his writings with diverse cult...