Maria Wyke, a Professor of Latin at University College London, and Dunstan Lowe, a Senior Lecturer in Latin Literature at the University of Kent, dive into the life of the infamous Roman poet Ovid. They discuss his influential works, especially 'Metamorphoses' and 'The Art of Love', and the scandal that led to his exile. The conversation explores Ovid's unique storytelling on transformation, his innovative approach to love poetry, and how his time in exile reshaped his writing, revealing deeper emotional layers and a poignant legacy.
