Remedia Amoris; or, The Remedy of Love Literally Translated into English Prose, with Copious Notes

An ancient poet turns the tangled affairs of love into a practical handbook, framing desire as a wound that can be treated with the same skill that caused it. This prose translation renders the original Latin rhythm into fluid English, while extensive notes illuminate obscure references and provide cultural context for modern ears.

Through a parade of well‑known mythic couples—Dido’s desert exile, Medea’s fury, the tragic fates of Phyllis and Tereus—the work extracts timeless lessons on restraint, honesty, and the art of calming a restless heart. The author offers straightforward strategies for cooling passionate excess, from playful diversions to mindful self‑control, all delivered with the poet’s characteristic wit.

Listening feels like a conversation with a seasoned mentor who knows both the madness of love and the calm of its cure. Whether you’re navigating a current romance or simply enjoy classical reflections on human emotion, the treatise offers insight that feels surprisingly relevant today.