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  • The Apologia and Florida of Apuleius of Madaura

    Enriched edition. Roman Defense Against Sorcery Accusations, Rhetoric and Platonic Philosophy in Latin Prose

    by Apuleius ...
    Translated by Harold Edgeworth Butler ...
    In "The Apologia and Florida of Apuleius of Madaura," Apuleius deftly navigates the intricate mosaic of rhetoric and philosophy, seamlessly blending autobiography with moral discourse. The "Apologia" serves as Apuleius's defense against accusations of witchcraft, illustrating his brilliance in employing rhetorical flourishes that both entertain and persuade. Meanwhile, the "Florida" functions as a ... Read more

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  • The Golden Ass

    by Apuleius ...
    Translated by William Adlington ...
    A dangerous interest in magic transforms a young man into a donkey and sends him on a wild journey in this ancient work of fantasy adventure.The Golden Ass tells the story of Lucius, a hapless young fool recklessly fascinated with witchcraft. It is this obsession that leads him to be changed into a donkey and passed from owner to owner in a series of adventures. Follow along as he meets abusive ... Read more

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  • The Golden Ass

    by Apuleius ...
    Written towards the end of the second century AD, The Golden Ass tells the story of the many adventures of a young man whose fascination with witchcraft leads him to be transformed into a donkey. The bewitched Lucius passes from owner to owner - encountering a desperate gang of robbers and being forced to perform lewd 'human' tricks on stage - until the Goddess Isis finally breaks the spell and ... Read more

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  • The Golden Ass

    by Apuleius ...
    Translated by Sarah Ruden ...
    With accuracy, wit, and intelligence, this remarkable new translation of The Golden Ass breathes new life into Apuleius's classic work. Sarah Ruden, a lyric poet as well as a highly respected translator, skillfully duplicates the verbal high jinks of Apuleius's ever-popular novel. It tells the story of Lucius, a curious and silly young man, who is turned into a donkey when he meddles with ... Read more

    $21.99 USD

  • The Golden Ass

    by Apuleius ...
    Translated by Sarah Ruden ...
    With accuracy, wit, and intelligence, this remarkable new translation of The Golden Ass breathes new life into Apuleius's classic work. Sarah Ruden, a lyric poet as well as a highly respected translator, skillfully duplicates the verbal high jinks of Apuleius's ever-popular novel. It tells the story of Lucius, a curious and silly young man, who is turned into a donkey when he meddles with ... Read more

    $21.99 USD

  • Cupid and Psyche

    by Apuleius ...
    "Cupid and Psyche" is a story from the ancient Roman novel "The Golden Ass" by Apuleius, which was written in the 2nd century AD. The story is a retelling of a Greek myth and has become one of the most famous love stories of all time.The story begins with a beautiful mortal woman named Psyche who is so stunning that people begin to worship her as if she were a goddess. This angers Venus, the ... Read more

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  • The Golden Ass

    by Apuleius ...
    Translated by Ellen Finkelpearl ...
    “Think of Anna Sewell’s Black Beauty, throw in generous helpings of humor, sex, and magic, and you might get a rough idea of what The Golden Ass is like.” —Peter SingerPeter Singer and Ellen Finkelpearl breathe new life into Apuleius’s The Golden Ass—a hilarious, bawdy tale and one of the earliest novels—accentuating its remarkable empathy for animals.Conceived at the zenith of the Roman Empire, ... Read more

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  • The Golden Ass (Metamorphoses)

    by Apuleius ...
    Apuleius (c. 125-c. 180) was a student of Platonist philosophy and Latin prose writer who produced the novel "Metamorphoses", more popularly known as "The Golden Ass". This work is the only Latin novel to survive in its entirety. Adapted from an earlier Greek story, "The Golden Ass" tells of the adventures of Lucius, a young man who is obsessed with magic. In attempting to perform a spell, Lucius ... Read more

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  • The Metamorphoses

    by Apuleius ...
    Series series Epic Story
    The Metamorphoses, also known as The Golden Ass, is an ancient Roman novel by Apuleius that follows the misadventures of Lucius, a curious young man who accidentally transforms himself into a donkey through forbidden magic. As he is passed from owner to owner, enduring hardship and witnessing both the absurdity and cruelty of human nature, Lucius seeks redemption and divine intervention. The story ... Read more

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