Ovid
Ovid, born Publius Ovidius Naso, was a Roman poet known for his influential works, including Heroines and The Art of Love.
Publius Ovidius Naso
Poet
March 19, 2043
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Publius Ovidius Naso, commonly known as Ovid, was a renowned Roman poet born in Sulmo, Italy, in 43 BCE. He is regarded as a highly influential figure in Western literary tradition. Among Ovid’s most celebrated works are “Metamorphoses,” a narrative poem depicting mythological tales through the lens of transformation, and “The Art of Love,” a compilation of romantic poems. Other significant works by Ovid encompass “Ars Amatoria,” “Remedia Amoris,” “Tristia,” and “Epistulae ex Ponto.” His contributions to art, literature, and culture have been immense, inspiring adaptations in the form of plays, operas, and paintings. Notably, Ovid authored several crucial works, such as Heroines and The Art of Love.