her narrow yet intense scrutiny yields remarkably generous dividends ... Sharrock's readings sketch a compelling vision of the Ars Amatoria as a complex work ... at almost every turn of the page Alison Sharrock proves to be indefatigably astute in tracing models, sifting evidence and building up her case ... the reader can only feel grateful, in the end, for this sparkling and rewarding grand tour

her narrow yet intense scrutiny yields remarkably generous dividends ... Sharrock's readings sketch a compelling vision of the Ars Amatoria as a complex work ... at almost every turn of the page Alison Sharrock proves to be indefatigably astute in tracing models, sifting evidence and building up her case ... the reader can only feel grateful, in the end, for this sparkling and rewarding grand tour

her narrow yet intense scrutiny yields remarkably generous dividends ... Sharrock's readings sketch a compelling vision of the Ars Amatoria as a complex work ... at almost every turn of the page Alison Sharrock proves to be indefatigably astute in tracing models, sifting evidence and building up her case ... the reader can only feel grateful, in the end, for this sparkling and rewarding grand tour