For the modern reader, it should prove a surprisingly relatable work on intimacy and relationships from an author of the ancient world. A sequel to his three book poem Ars Amatoria or, The Art of Love (2 AD), Remedia Amoris or, The Remedy of Love was immensely popular-if a little controversial-in its time, and has survived numerous charges of indecency over the centuries. For at about seven or eight years of age I would steal away from any other pleasure to read them, inasmuch as this language was my mother tongue, and it was the easiest book I knew and the best suited by its content to my tender age." -Michel de Montaigne Remedia Amoris or, The Remedy of Love (2 AD) is an instructional poem by Ovid. "The first taste I had for books came to me from my pleasure in the fables of the Metamorphoses of Ovid. GradeSaver, 13 January 2018 Web.Paperback. Next Section Symbols, Allegory and Motifs Previous Section Quotes How To Cite in MLA Format Anonymous "The Art of Love Study Guide: Analysis". Will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback. You can help us out by revising, improving and updatingĪfter you claim a section you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft.
After entering a relationship, Ovid encourages men to remain militant in their attention to their wives and tells women to devote themselves to actively holding their husbands' interest. His bottom line is that you have to be a person you would fall in love with before someone else will do so. With advice about everything from hygiene to apologies, he tells men and women what makes them more attractive. If anything, Ovid focuses on the front end of a relationship, helping people get dates. This is not a book that would help you save a relationship it's not a substitute for couple's counseling. Overall, the books are a straightforward discussion of how to love well. He challenges some gender role norms in a subtle way.
While Ovid's advice may seem cliched today, it was pretty revolutionary at the time. The Art of Love is a compilation of three books written by Ovid concerning romantic relationships. Written by people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own.
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