Lucius Apuleius 
The Golden Ass (Warbler Classics Illustrated Edition) [EPUB ebook] 

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The Golden Ass, originally titled The Metamorphoses of Apuleius, is the only ancient Roman novel in Latin to have survived in full. This bawdy, frolicsome, and richly imaginative tale follows the curious Lucius, a young man from Madaurus (also the hometown of the author, Apuleius), whose fascination with magic leads him into trouble. Attempting to transform into a bird through a spell, Lucius is instead turned into an ass, setting off a long and eventful journey-both literal and metaphorical. Along the way, Lucius encounters a series of humorous, tragic, and magical tales, woven into the novel’s narrative fabric. Ultimately, it is the intervention of the goddess Isis that restores him to his human form, and he becomes a devoted member of her cult. This timeless work offers readers a glimpse into the ancient world through a mix of farce, philosophy, and mysticism, making it a timeless favorite for two thousand years. Jack Lindsay’s version is the first English translation to include risqué passages that were previously either omitted or rendered in Latin. This Warbler Classics edition features sixteen exquisite images by Jean de Bosschère, which first appeared in a limited edition of The Golden Ass in 1923.

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Contents

List of Plates

Introduction Apuleius and His Work

Preface

Book the First

Book the Second

Book the Third

Book the Fourth

Book the Fifth

Book the Sixth

Book the Seventh

Book the Eighth

Book the Ninth

Book the Tenth

Book the Eleventh

Circa l’autore

Jean de Bosschère (1878-1953) was a Belgian writer and painter. Among the books he illustrated were the poems of Oscar Wilde and Charles Baudelaire. He also illustrated erotic classics by Aristophanes, Ovid, Strato, and Apuleius.

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Lingua Inglese ● Formato EPUB ● Pagine 242 ● ISBN 9781965684092 ● Dimensione 24.1 MB ● Traduttore Jack Lindsay ● Casa editrice Warbler Classics ● Pubblicato 2024 ● Edizione 1 ● Scaricabile 24 mesi ● Moneta EUR ● ID 10198335 ● Protezione dalla copia Adobe DRM
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