
Nota de transcripción
This lively translation brings to ear a centuries‑old Roman handbook on desire, offering step‑by‑step counsel on finding a beloved, winning affection, and keeping the flame alive. The poet, trained in both Greek and Latin traditions, weaves witty instructions with vivid anecdotes, revealing the playful yet calculated art of courtship that once dazzled Rome's elite. Listeners will hear the original tone preserved in modern Spanish, making the ancient advice feel immediate and surprisingly relevant.
Set against the backdrop of Augustan Rome, the work sparked controversy for openly celebrating pleasures that the moral reforms of the era sought to curb. Its author’s daring verses eventually contributed to his exile, a dramatic reminder of how love and politics could collide in the ancient world. Through this audio rendition, you’ll explore the blend of personal ambition, social etiquette, and timeless longing that still resonates today.
Language
es
Duration
~2 hours (138K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
Spain: Repullés, 1821.
Credits
Ramón Pajares Box and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. (This ebook was produced from images generously made available by Biblioteca Digital Hispánica/Biblioteca Nacional de España.)
Release date
2022-05-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

-43–17
A master of Roman storytelling, this poet turned myths, love affairs, and human weakness into some of the most influential verse in Western literature. Best known for the dazzling epic Metamorphoses, he wrote with wit, speed, and a sharp eye for drama.
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