"Epistulae ex Ponto" is a collection of letters written by the Roman poet Ovid during his exile in Tomis, a city on the Black Sea. Composed in elegiac couplets, these letters express Ovid's feelings of isolation, longing, and despair as he reflects on his past life in Rome and his separation from friends and family. The work is significant for its emotional depth and insight into Ovid's personal struggles. It also provides valuable historical context about the poet's banishment, which was ordered by the Emperor Augustus in 8 AD, and the impact of exile on his creativity and identity.