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De Tristibus (Sorrows) and Epistulae ex Ponto (Letters from the Black Sea) are two collections of poems written by Ovid during his exile. Banished by the Roman emperor Augustus to Tomis, a remote town on the Black Sea, Ovid laments his fate and pleads for a pardon. De Tristibus, consisting of five books, details Ovid’s journey into exile and his despair. The Epistulae ex Ponto, in four books, continue his appeals, addressed to various friends and figures in Rome, seeking their help in securing his return. These works offer a poignant glimpse into Ovid’s personal struggles and provide valuable insights into the political and social climate of Augustan Rome. Through vivid imagery and emotional expression, Ovid’s poems explore themes of loss, longing, and the power of friendship, solidifying their place as significant contributions to classical literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
