The Love Poems

In this engaging audiobook, listeners are introduced to the poetic genius of Roman poet Ovid, renowned for his epic poem Metamorphoses, a rich tapestry of myths from Ancient Greece and Rome. The collection features Ovid's celebrated love poems, including Amores, which showcases his witty and ironic approach to elegiac poetry, as well as Ars Amatoria and Remedia Amoris, which provide playful guidelines for love. Translated by A.D. Melville and brought to life by the narration of David Timson, this recording also includes the lesser-known Cosmetics for Ladies, adding depth to Ovid’s exploration of romance.