P. Ovidius Naso

<p>This volume contains a collection of works by the Roman poet Ovid (Publius Ovidius Naso) including Tristia Ibis Ex Ponto Libri Fasti and Halieutica. Edited by Rudolf Merkel this edition offers readers access to some of Ovid's most poignant and reflective poetry. Tristia comprises letters written during Ovid's exile lamenting his fate and pleading for a return to Rome. Ex Ponto Libri continues this theme from his exile on the Black Sea. Ibis is a curse poem while Fasti provides a poetic exploration of the Roman calendar and its festivals. Halieutica is a didactic poem about fish. This collection showcases Ovid's versatility and enduring appeal as a master of Latin verse offering insights into Roman culture mythology and the human condition. This edition is valuable for students and scholars of classical literature and those interested in the works of Ovid.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>