In this engaging discussion, Llewelyn Morgan, a literary expert, unveils the bold world of Ovid, a trailblazer of love poetry in ancient Rome. They dive into Ovid's playful subversion of romance, revealing his complex portrayal of women and the intertwined themes of beauty and violence. Morgan also sheds light on Ovid's dramatic exile, connecting it to the deep yearning found in his poetry. From metamorphosis tales to the artistic legacies that sprung from his work, this conversation is a captivating journey through Ovid's timeless influence on literature and art.
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Ovid's Racy Love Poems Reveal Social Norms
Ovid's love poems reveal a candid and racy view of Roman social life, including mixed-gender seating at races.
His bold personal behavior gives unique historical insights despite his borderline sex pest reputation.
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Ovid Subverts Roman Love Poetry Conventions
Love poetry in Rome was highly conventional and self-conscious, using military metaphors for love's difficulties.
Ovid simultaneously obeyed, subverted, and exhausted this genre with irony, ending with the Metamorphoses.
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Ovid Gives Mythological Women Voice
Despite his problematic and difficult aspects, Ovid's Heroides give overlooked mythological women a powerful, three-dimensional voice.
This early male writer's female perspectives are unusually empathetic in their time.
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Tristia je básnická sbírka Jiřího Taufera, která je věnována komunistickým dělníkům a učitelům, kteří již nežijí, ale jejichž odkaz se proměnil v umělecká díla. Sbírka se skládá z devíti zpěvů a je charakteristická svou hlubokou reflexí společenských a politických změn v Československu.
Ars amatoria
Ovid
Written around 2 AD, 'Ars Amatoria' is a series of three books that offer guidance on how to find, keep, and win love. The first book advises men on how to find a woman, the second on how to keep her, and the third, written for women, provides advice on how to win and keep the love of a man. The work is known for its sophisticated and hedonistic portrayal of Roman aristocracy and its subtle critique of societal norms through ironic discourse[1][4][5].
Metamorphoses
Frank Justus Miller
Robert Squillace
Ovid
Heroides
Ovid
Ovid's Heroides is a collection of fictional love letters written from the perspective of mythological heroines to their absent lovers. The poems explore themes of longing, betrayal, and unrequited love. The letters are characterized by intense emotion and vivid imagery. They offer a glimpse into the complexities of love and relationships in ancient mythology. The Heroides' enduring popularity reflects its timeless exploration of human emotions.
Amores
Publius Ovidius Naso (Ovid)
Ovid's 'Amores' is a poetic account of the poet's love life, focusing on his complicated relationship with a woman named Corinna. Originally published in five books around 16 BC, it was later revised into three books. The work is known for its humorous and subversive take on traditional love elegies, often using mythological references and military metaphors to describe love affairs.
Join Natalie Haynes and guests for half an hour of comedy and the Classics from the BBC Radio Theatre in London.
Natalie is a reformed comedian who is a little bit obsessive about Ancient Greece and Rome.
She stands up in the name of Roman poet, Ovid. Expect frottage at the races, Greek myths from a female perspective, and enough inspiration for painters, writers and sculptures to last a couple of millenia.
With special guests:
Llewelyn Morgan
Michael Squire
Producer: Mary Ward-Lowery
Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics 
