![]() Within this book the author’s loose attitudes towards fidelity is often addressed. The mood of the book is again humorous and light hearted. This book is comprised of a long "Lehrgedicht" (an instructing poem) that teaches the reader how to love. The second, and probably best known collection is called Ars Amatoria, the Art to Love. The style is humorous, with many self-references to the poet (as usual for elegies). The poems contain references to marriage, affairs and what love can do to people in general. Within this collection Ovid reinvents the poetic form of the elegy, putting Cupid (Love impersonated) at the centre. The first is called Amores, literally The Loves. His love poems, mostly written during the first phase of his poetry when he was still living within Rome and not in exile are comprised of three distinct collections of poems. His poetry contains both references to physical and romantically love, both in sincere and humorous verses. He was known for his partly sarcastic, partly frivolous and open minded outlook on love. ![]() Ovid's poems on love are always very tongue-in-cheek. Written by Rudolf Pretzler, Jamestina Kamara ![]() We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]()
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