The erotic poems
By: Ovid ; translated with an introduction and notes by Peter Green.
Contributors: Green, Peter, 1924-
Series: Penguin classics
Publisher: Penguin Books
Published: 1982
Place of publication: Harmondsworth, Middlesex, England; New York, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 449
Subjects: Ovid, 43 B.C.-17 or 18 A.D. -- Translations into English; Erotic poetry, Latin -- Translations into English; Didactic poetry, Latin -- Translations into English; Elegiac poetry, Latin -- Translations into English; Skin (Care and hygience) -- Poetry; Separation (Psychology) -- Poetry; Sex customs -- Poetry; Seduction -- Poetry
Description: Poems include elegies to Ovid's mistress, advice on courtship, suggestions on how to break off a relationship, and a discussion of the art of cosmetics.
Notes: Includes index.
Bibliography: p. 429-[430]
Table of contents: title: The amores; title: The art of love; title: Cures for love; title: On facial treatment for ladies.