P. Ovidius Ex Ponto Libri IV (1792)

By Ovid

Book Overview

P. Ovidius Ex Ponto Libri IV is a book written by the ancient Roman poet Naso, Publius Ovidius. The book was first published in 1792 and consists of four books. It is a collection of letters written by Ovid during his exile in Tomis, a city in modern-day Romania.The letters are addressed to various individuals, including his wife, friends, and patrons. They describe his life in exile, his longing for Rome, and his hopes for a pardon. Ovid also discusses his poetry and the literary scene in Rome.The book is written in Latin and is considered a masterpiece of Roman literature. It provides insight into the life and thoughts of one of Rome's greatest poets during a difficult and challenging time in his life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166047415
• ISBN13: 9781166047412
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 326 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"