Amores: Elegías Amatorias

A collection of elegiac poems written in the early 1st century AD. The work explores themes of love, desire, and human emotions, often reflecting the poet's personal experiences and relationships. Central to the collection is the beautiful Corina, who serves as the object of the poet's affections, alongside other characters that enrich his amorous escapades. The opening of the work introduces the poet's transition from epic aspirations to the tender and lyrical exploration of love, instigated by the playful interference of Cupid. Ovid laments how his initial heroic poem was curtailed by Cupid's command, leading him into the realm of love poetry instead. As he embraces his new direction, he expresses the struggles and pleasures of love, revealing a vibrant and passionate connection to his beloved, which serves as the cornerstone for the subsequent elegies. The tone is both playful and earnest, establishing a framework for the exploration of love’s many facets throughout the text.