“Love is a credulous thing.”
Quote by Ovid
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The Heroides: Or Epistles of the Heroines, The Amours, Art of Love, Remedy of Love and Minor Works of Ovid
This volume includes Ovid's 'Heroides,' a series of poems written in the form of letters from mythological heroines; 'The Amours,' a collection of love poems; 'The Art of Love,' a treatise on the art of seduction; 'The Remedy of Love,' a work offering advice on overcoming love; and various other minor works showcasing Ovid's literary versatility. more
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