Ovid

The Art of Love Ovid

Ovid's Art of Love is perhaps one of the most widely read and translated classic Latin poem of all time. This certainly thanks to what is really current also in reference to the present day. In fact, courtship and seduction haven't changed much in the past 2000 years. Here is how the translator divided the third book (of three) of Ovid's original poem, integrating the original text with interesting and intuitive notes. This third book teaches to all women the malice to conquer man, to keep love and to bind him to themselves for a long time; in particular, it focuses on the care of the body and clothes, on the games, the music, the dance and all the qualities that can give birth to man's desire. Chapter I: Now it's Time for the Amazons
Chapter II: Beauty, Elegance and Body Care
Chapter III: On Clothes and Colors to Wear (Fashion and Make-up)
Chapter IV: Know When to Hide You, Know When to Show You
Chapter V: Songs, Dances and Games
Chapter VI: Stay Away From the Vain and Deceiving Men
Chapter VII: Love Advice from a Poet
Chapter VIII: How to Escape Control
Chapter IX: Game is over