Penguin Classics Golden Ass

Apuleius; Michael Grant; Graves, Robert

ISBN 10: 0140445242 / ISBN 13: 9780140445244

Published by Penguin Classic, 1990

About this Item

crease to front and back cover. pages clean, Yellowed due to age.

Seller Inventory # 2119901

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Penguin Classics Golden Ass
• Publisher: Penguin Classic
• Publication Date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0140445242
• ISBN 13: 9780140445244
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good

About this title

Synopsis

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.

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.