The Art of Love
by Ovid (Publius Ovidius Naso). Translated by James Michie
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
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Lake Elsinore, California, United States
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£36.43£25.50
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About This Item
London: The Folio Society. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition. Hardcover. Cream cloth with inset paper label designed by the artist. Volume is in original maroon slipcase which has two light spots on the back panel of the slipcase. Paintings by Grahame Baker. 96 pages. 8 full page plates. The Art of Love is an instructional elegy series in three books by the ancient Roman poet Ovid. It was written in 2 AD. ; 8vo .
Synopsis
The Ars amatoria is a poem in three books by the Roman poet Ovid. It claims to provide teaching in three areas of general preoccupation: how and where to find women (and husbands) in Rome, how to seduce them, and how to prevent others from stealing them.
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- Bookseller
- E Ridge fine Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 9163
- Title
- The Art of Love
- Author
- Ovid (Publius Ovidius Naso). Translated by James Michie
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- The Folio Society
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1993
- Keywords
- Greek And Roman Art
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