Publisher's Synopsis
The Heroides is a collection of fictional letters, or epistles, written by Ovid in Latin. The letters are addressed by famous mythological heroines, such as Penelope, Dido, and Medea, to their absent lovers, such as Odysseus, Aeneas, and Jason. The letters express the heroines' feelings of love, longing, and betrayal, and provide a unique perspective on the myths and legends of ancient Greece and Rome. In addition to The Heroides, this book also includes other works by Ovid, such as The Amours, which is a collection of poems about love and seduction, and The Art of Love, which is a satirical guide to love and sex. The Remedy of Love is another work included in this book, which provides advice on how to overcome the pain of love. This edition of The Heroides and other works by Ovid was published in 1893 and includes an English translation by various authors. It is a valuable resource for students and scholars of classical literature, as well as anyone interested in the myths and legends of ancient Greece and Rome.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.
