{"product_id":"the-lovers-assistant-9781513285269","title":"The Lovers Assistant","description":"\u003cp\u003e“The first taste I had for books came to me from my pleasure in the fables of the \u003ci\u003eMetamorphoses\u003c\/i\u003e of Ovid. For at about seven or eight years of age I would steal away from any other pleasure to read them, inasmuch as this language was my mother tongue, and it was the easiest book I knew and the best suited by its content to my tender age.” –Michel de Montaigne\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Lover’s Assistant; or, New Art of Love\u003c\/i\u003e (1760) is an updated translation of Ovid’s \u003ci\u003eArs Amatoria; or, The Art of Love\u003c\/i\u003e (2 AD) by English satirist Henry Fielding. Divided into three books, \u003ci\u003eArs Amatoria; or, The Art of Love\u003c\/i\u003e was immensely popular—if a little controversial—in its time, and has survived numerous charges of indecency over the centuries. For the modern reader, it should prove a surprisingly relatable work on intimacy from an author of the ancient world. Fielding’s translation, of the first book alone, remains true to Ovid’s Latin while updating its examples and historical context for the contemporary English reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt times serious, at others humorous, \u003ci\u003eThe Lover’s Assistant; or, New Art of Love\u003c\/i\u003e uses a mix of down-to-earth examples and relatable references to mythology in order to offer salient advice for the reader longing for love. Maintaining much of Ovid’s content, Fielding replaces the context of the poem—ancient Rome—with that of his contemporary England. Topics include etiquette, remembering birthdays, avoiding unhealthy jealousy, being open to older and younger lovers, and nurturing honesty. With his wry wit and clear-eyed sense of English aristocratic life, Fielding—who is seen as a pioneer of English literature for his work, including the comic novel \u003ci\u003eTom Jones\u003c\/i\u003e (1749)—provides a loyal reinterpretation of Ovid’s classic study of romance between men and women. \u003ci\u003eThe Lover’s Assistant; or, New Art of Love\u003c\/i\u003e, although frequently tongue-in-cheek, is an earnest and effective attempt to enlighten and encourage its readers to partake—responsibly—in one of life’s greatest pleasures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition of Ovid’s \u003ci\u003eThe Lover’s Assistant; or, New Art of Love\u003c\/i\u003e is a classic work of Roman literature reimagined for modern readers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince our inception in 2020, \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003eWith thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ovid","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48284404678907,"sku":"9781513285269","price":3.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/CoreSourceHub_573edd96-98c5-4f40-ad07-b9070cf47a50.jpg?v=1771415636","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/the-lovers-assistant-9781513285269","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}