Publisher's Synopsis
The Fasti, Tristia, Pontic Epistles, Ibis, and Halieuticon is a collection of five works by the Roman poet Ovid, originally published in 1872. The Fasti is a six-book poem that describes the Roman calendar and the festivals that take place throughout the year. Tristia is a collection of five books of elegiac poetry that Ovid wrote while in exile in Tomis, a city on the Black Sea. The Pontic Epistles are a series of letters written by Ovid to his friends and family during his exile, describing his life in Tomis and pleading for their help in securing his release. The Ibis is a long poem in which Ovid curses an enemy who has wronged him, using the imagery of the Egyptian ibis bird. Finally, the Halieuticon is a short poem in which Ovid describes the different types of fish found in the Black Sea. Together, these works offer a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of one of Rome's most celebrated poets.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.
