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The Metamorphosis: Or Golden Ass, And Philosophical Works, Of Apuleius (1822)

The Metamorphosis: Or Golden Ass, And Philosophical Works, Of Apuleius (1822)

Apuleius
Taylor, Thomas

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ISBN10: 1167233530
ISBN13: 9781167233531
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 424
Weight: 1.24
Height: 0.86 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Metamorphosis: Or Golden Ass, And Philosophical Works, Of Apuleius is a book written by Apuleius and published in 1822. The book is a collection of Apuleius' most famous works, including his novel The Metamorphosis, also known as The Golden Ass, and his philosophical essays. The Metamorphosis is a humorous and fantastical story about a man named Lucius who is transformed into a donkey and embarks on a series of adventures. Along the way, he witnesses various scenes of love, magic, and myth, and eventually finds a way to return to his human form. The novel is considered a masterpiece of ancient Roman literature and has been widely influential in Western literature and culture.In addition to The Metamorphosis, the book also includes Apuleius' philosophical works, which explore topics such as the nature of the universe, the role of the gods, and the human soul. These essays offer insights into the philosophical and religious beliefs of ancient Rome and provide a window into the intellectual world of Apuleius himself.Overall, The Metamorphosis: Or Golden Ass, And Philosophical Works, Of Apuleius is a comprehensive collection of Apuleius' most important writings, offering readers a glimpse into the rich and fascinating world of ancient Roman literature and philosophy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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