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Apuleius' Metamorphoses or The Golden Ass
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Description for Apuleius' Metamorphoses or The Golden Ass
Paperback. Translator(s): May, Regine. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 2ADL; DB; DSBB; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 149 x 13. Weight in Grams: 310.
Apuleius' Metamorphoses or The Golden Ass, our only complete Latin novel, tells the story of Lucius, a young man turned into a donkey by magic because of his unfettered curiosity. After many adventures he is finally saved by the goddess Isis, whose follower he becomes. The famous first book of the novel introduces the protagonist's character, his interest in magic and his gullibility, but also important themes of the novel such as metamorphosis from man into beast. Lucius listens to stories about magic and witchcraft told to him on his journey to ancient Thessaly and narrates them to the reader. ... Read more
Apuleius' Metamorphoses or The Golden Ass, our only complete Latin novel, tells the story of Lucius, a young man turned into a donkey by magic because of his unfettered curiosity. After many adventures he is finally saved by the goddess Isis, whose follower he becomes. The famous first book of the novel introduces the protagonist's character, his interest in magic and his gullibility, but also important themes of the novel such as metamorphosis from man into beast. Lucius listens to stories about magic and witchcraft told to him on his journey to ancient Thessaly and narrates them to the reader. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Aris & Phillips Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Series
Aris & Phillips Classical Texts
Condition
New
Weight
309g
Number of Pages
230
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781908343819
SKU
V9781908343819
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About
Regine May is Lecturer in Latin Literature in the Department of Classics at the University of Leeds and the author of Apuleius and Drama: The Ass on Stage (Oxford University Press, 2006) and numerous articles on Apuleius and the ancient novels.
Reviews for Apuleius' Metamorphoses or The Golden Ass
Reviews'This is a useful volume for students and readers who wish to know more about the Metamorphoses, without having to face the breathtaking flood of modern scholarship on Apuleius and the Roman novel.' Bryn Mawr, Classical Review 'An impressive and learned book that makes original contributions to Apuleian scholarship and presents complex issues in a clear manner.' Bryn Mawr, Classical ... Read more