The Golden Ass
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Language: English
Published by Penguin Classics, 1990
Series: Book 47 of 81 - FSG Classics
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used, like newBook was never read , looks like new, just sticker scar at the spine.
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- Title
- The Golden Ass
- Author
- Lucius Apuleius
- Publisher
- Penguin Classics
- Publication year
- 1990
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0140445242
- ISBN 13
- 9780140445244
- Series
- Book 47 of 81: FSG Classics
The Golden Ass is a classic book filled with adventure, suspense, and humor. The story follows the misadventures of Lucius, an innovative young nobleman who travels to the Greek town of Hypata, well known for its witches.He is changed into a donkey and is constantly frustrated in his attempt to procure the remedy to his assness.
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About the Author
Lucius Apuleius (2nd Century AD) was a North African fubulist who Latinized the Greek myths and legends. He travelled widely, visiting Italy and Asia, where he was initiated into numerous religious mysteries. He drew on the knowledge he gained about the priestly fraternities to write the Golden Ass, which Cupid and Psyche is extracted from.
E.J. Kenney is Emeritus Kennedy Professor of Latin in the University of Cambridge. His publications include a critical edition of Ovid's amatory works. He is a Fellow of the British Academy.
E.J. Kenney is Emeritus Kennedy Professor of Latin in the University of Cambridge. His publications include a critical edition of Ovid's amatory works. He is a Fellow of the British Academy.
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