El arte de amar

El arte de amar

Ovid (-44-18)

Approximate level
C1
Length
23,900 words
Reading time
2 h
Chapters
4
Language
Spanish
On Project Gutenberg since
2022

This text serves as an introduction to the life and works of the Roman poet Ovid. Written in a formal and somewhat academic style, the prose reflects the literary conventions of a previous century. You will encounter sophisticated vocabulary and complex sentence structures that require careful attention. The themes focus on classical education, the pursuit of knowledge, and the historical context of ancient literature. It is a challenging read for those who prefer modern, concise Spanish, but it offers a rich look at classical biography.

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Subjects

  • Seduction -- Poetry
  • Didactic poetry, Latin -- Translations into Spanish
  • Erotic poetry, Latin -- Translations into Spanish
  • Ovid, 43 B.C.-17 A.D. or 18 A.D. -- Translations into Spanish
  • Love poetry, Latin -- Translations into Spanish
  • Man-woman relationships -- Rome -- Poetry

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