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Of all the poets of ancient Rome Ovid had perhaps the most influence on the art and literature of Medieval and Renaissance Europe. Even today he is probably the most accessible of all classical poets to the non-specialist, both in his subject matter and in his style. Ovid... Read Full Overview

Ovid (Publius Ovidius Naso, 43BC-16AD) was a Roman poet, author of "Amores," "Heroides," "Ars Amatoria," and "Metamorphoses." A historical, biographical, and literary study of his poetry and influence. Hermes series on classical authors.