Ovid's Poetics of Illusion

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Exploring the interplay of presence and absence in Ovid's poetry, this comprehensive study examines his entire body of work, from the Amores to his exile writings. It delves into themes of illusionism through modern critical frameworks and close textual analysis, addressing poetics, aesthetics, and the psychology of desire. Additionally, it includes case studies on Ovid's influence in Renaissance and modern literature and art. The book is designed for students and scholars of Latin and European literatures, with translations provided for all foreign language excerpts.