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Tristium Libri 5

Tristium Libri 5

Paperback

LatinAncient History GeneralGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 1286533147
ISBN13: 9781286533147
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: May 12 2012
Pages: 402
Weight: 1.24
Height: 0.82 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Tristium Libri 5, or Five Books of Sorrows, is a collection of poems by the Roman poet Ovid, written during his exile in Tomis (modern-day Constanța, Romania). This edition, edited by Sidney George Owen, presents the original Latin text alongside insightful commentary. Ovid's Tristia offers a poignant glimpse into the poet's personal suffering and his longing for Rome. Banished by Emperor Augustus for reasons that remain debated, Ovid used his poetry to plead for his return and to reflect on his altered circumstances. These verses explore themes of loss, memory, and the power of art in the face of adversity, making them a compelling read for students and scholars of classical literature.

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