Ovid Amores

1.1

The poet announces that love will be the theme

1.2

The poet-lover admits defeat to cupid

1.3

The poet addresses his lover for the first time and lists her good qualities

1.5

He describes a visit Corrina makes to his room

2.7

The poet defends himself to Corrina, who is accusing him of sleeping with her hand maiden Cypassis

2.8

The poet addresses Cypassis, asking her to keep their affair a secret from her mistress

3.7

Ovid/the poet-lover complains about erectile dysfunction

The amores aren’t about love

The poet lover is interested in desire, sex and passion - he is not looking for someone to settle down with

As soon as you desire

You are no-longer self-sufficient, you are dependent on others to fulfil your desire