 This work by the Roman poet Ovid counsels readers how to avoid being swept away by love.According to French historians Patrick Kernévez and André-Yves Bourgès, the character Guigemar may be based upon Guihomar II, Viscount of Léon.The chivalric romance "Generides" shows influence of this work, and indeed the scenes between the lovers appear to show deliberate imitiation.