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“Many women long for what eludes them, and like not what is offered them.”

Quote by Ovid

Book:Delphi Complete Works of Ovid (Illustrated)

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Delphi Complete Works of Ovid (Illustrated)

The book features Ovid's most renowned poems and narratives, including 'Metamorphoses' and 'Heroides', presented in a format that is both accessible and visually engaging. more

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Ovid, born on March 20, 43 BC and died in 1 BC, was a renowned Roman poet of the ancient world. His works are diverse, including love poems, mythological poems, and satirical poems, with 'Metamorphoses' being his most famous work. more

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