Publisher's Synopsis
Tristia, Book 1 is a collection of elegiac poems written by the Roman poet Ovid during his exile in Tomis, a city on the Black Sea coast of modern-day Romania. The book is divided into five parts, each containing several poems that express Ovid's sorrow and longing for his home in Rome. The poems cover a range of topics, including Ovid's departure from Rome, his journey to Tomis, his longing for his wife and friends, and his despair at his exile. The book is accompanied by an introduction and notes, which provide context and historical background for the poems. The introduction discusses Ovid's life and career, as well as the political and cultural climate of Ancient Rome. The notes provide explanations of difficult words and phrases, as well as references to historical events and literary allusions. Tristia, Book 1 is considered one of Ovid's most personal and poignant works, and is widely regarded as a masterpiece of Roman poetry. It is a testament to the enduring power of human emotion and the human spirit in the face of adversity.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.
