The Love Books of Ovid Being the Amores, Ars Amatoria, Remedia Amoris and Medicamina Faciei Femineae of Publius Ovidius Naso : Kessinger Publishing : 9781162757520 : 1162757523 : 10 Sep 2010 : The Love Books of Ovid is a collection of four works by the ancient Roman poet Publius Ovidius Naso, commonly known as Ovid. The four works included in this collection are Amores, Ars Amatoria, Remedia Amoris, and Medicamina Faciei Femineae. Amores is a series of love poems that explore the joys and sorrows of romantic relationships. Ars Amatoria is a didactic poem that offers advice on the art of seduction, with separate sections for men and women. Remedia Amoris is a sequel to Ars Amatoria that offers advice on how to end a love affair that has gone sour. Medicamina Faciei Femineae is a work on cosmetics and beauty treatments for women, offering advice on how to enhance one's appearance.Throughout these works, Ovid displays his wit, humor, and mastery of poetic form. He also offers insights int