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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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  • Cupid and Psyche

    by Apuleius ...
    "Cupid and Psyche" first appears in a early, risqué novel by an African Roman of the 2nd century CE. His name was Lucius Apuleius, known as Africanus. His novel is thought to give us inside details of the workings of ancient mystery rites, as well as this charming romantic story of love between a mortal and a god.The myth of Cupid and Psyche is one of the great love stories of the ancient world ... 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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  • Yale Classics (Vol. 2)

    Enriched edition. The Rise and Fall of Rome: The Greatest Works of the Roman Classical Literature

    by Lucius Annaeus Seneca, Julius Caesar, Boethius, Horace, Plutarch, Apuleius, Virgil, Persius, Terence, Ammianus Marcellinus, Sallust0, Juvenal1, Lucan2, Suetonius3, Tibullus4, Tacitus5, Petronius6, Cornelius Nepos7, Lucretius8, Martial9, Catullus0, Cicero1, Claudian2, Pliny the Younger3, Saint Augustine of Hippo4, Plautus5, Ennius6, Propertius7, The Metamorphoses8, Augustus9, Quintilian0, Arden Whitlowe5 ...
    Translated by William Jackson Brodribb1, Alfred John Church2, Paul Nixon3, Robinson Ellis4, Christopher Smart5, Harold Edgeworth Butler6, Frederick Charles Tindal Bosanquet7, Lewis Evans8, Maurice Platnauer9, William Ellery Leonard0, Theodore Chickering Williams1, E. Jones2, W. A. McDevitte3, John William Mackail4, Henry Thomas Riley5, W. S. Bohn6, William Rose7, John Selby Watson8, James Rhoades9, J.S.Watson0, Frederick W. Shipley1, William Charles Firebaugh2 ...
    Yale Classics (Vol. 2) is an exceptional compendium that traverses the vast expanse of Latin literature, encapsulating an array of styles and genres from eminent classical authors. The anthology presents a rich tapestry of thought and artistry, ranging from the incisive philosophical musings of Seneca to the majestic epic narratives of Virgil. Readers will discover a bevy of satires, elegies, and ... Read more

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  • Yale Classics - Roman Classical Literature

    Enriched edition. Exploring Roman Thought: Philosophical, Political, and Poetic Masterpieces of Antiquity

    by Lucius Annaeus Seneca, Julius Caesar, Boethius, Horace, Plutarch, Apuleius, Virgil, Persius, Terence, Ammianus Marcellinus, Sallust, Juvenal, Lucan, Suetonius, Tibullus, Tacitus, Petronius, Cornelius Nepos, Lucretius, Martial, Catullus, Cicero, Claudian, Pliny the Younger, Saint Augustine of Hippo, Plautus, Ennius, The Metamorphoses, Augustus, Quintilian ...
    Translated by William Jackson Brodribb, Alfred John Church, Paul Nixon, Robinson Ellis, Christopher Smart, Harold Edgeworth Butler, Frederick Charles Tindal Bosanquet, Lewis Evans, Maurice Platnauer, William Ellery Leonard, Theodore Chickering Williams, E. Jones, W. A. McDevitte, John William Mackail, Henry Thomas Riley, W. S. Bohn, William Rose, John Selby Watson, Richard Mott Gummere, James Rhoades, J.S.Watson, Frederick W. Shipley, William Charles Firebaugh, Edward Ridley ...
    Yale Classics - Roman Classical Literature invites readers on an intellectual journey through the epochs of ancient Rome, featuring works that span a vast array of themes from philosophy and politics to satire and epic poetry. This anthology is a vibrant tapestry of Roman literary tradition, showcasing the dynamism and complexity of the era. From philosophical meditations to incisive political ... 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

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  • Yale Required Reading - Collected Works (Vol. 2)

    The Rise and Fall of Rome: The Greatest Works of the Roman Classical Literature

    by Lucius Annaeus Seneca, Julius Caesar, Boethius, Horace, Plutarch, Apuleius, Virgil, Persius, Terence, Ammianus Marcellinus, Sallust, Juvenal, Lucan, Suetonius, Tibullus, Tacitus, Petronius, Cornelius Nepos, Lucretius, Martial, Catullus, Cicero, Claudian, Pliny the Younger, Saint Augustine of Hippo, Plautus, Ennius, Propertius, The Metamorphoses, Augustus, Quintilian ...
    Translated by William Jackson Brodribb, Alfred John Church, Paul Nixon, Robinson Ellis, Christopher Smart, Harold Edgeworth Butler, Frederick Charles Tindal Bosanquet, Lewis Evans, Maurice Platnauer, William Ellery Leonard, Theodore Chickering Williams, E. Jones, W. A. McDevitte, John William Mackail, Henry Thomas Riley, W. S. Bohn, William Rose, John Selby Watson, James Rhoades, J.S.Watson, Frederick W. Shipley, William Charles Firebaugh ...
    Yale Required Reading - Collected Works (Vol. 2) presents a rich tapestry of classical literature that illuminates the diversity and depth within the Roman literary canon. This anthology encompasses a wide array of themes, from the political discourse of Julius Caesar and Suetonius to the philosophical musings of Seneca and Saint Augustine. Readers will find themselves immersed in the poetic ... 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 Golden Asse

    by Apuleius ...
    "The Golden Asse," also known as "The Metamorphoses," is a novel written by the Roman author Apuleius in the 2nd century AD. It is considered one of the earliest surviving novels in Western literature and is known for its blend of comic and serious elements, as well as its use of magical and supernatural themes.The story follows the adventures of Lucius, a young man who is transformed into a ... Read more

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  • The Golden Ass

    by Apuleius ...
    In The Golden Ass, Lucian is on a business trip to Greece when he finds himself accidentally transformed into a donkey. He narrates his provincial odyssey in a world where old gods rule, Fortune is fickle, and Thessalian witches are puissant.Apuleius was a second-century speaker and writer born in present-day Algeria. He traveled extensively, studied philosophy, was initiated into mystery cults, ... Read more

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  • The Most Pleasant and Delectable Tale of The Marriage of Cupid And Psyche

    by Apuleius ...
    THE legend of Cupid and Psyche has been the subject of a learned work by Rohde, called Psyche; it has been examined by W. A. Clouston in his Popular Tales and Fictions (i. 205), and in a lighter vein by A. Lang in Custom and Myth, and in his preface to the reprint of Adlington's version. It would be out of place to deal with the matter at any length here; but the salient points may be indicated. ... Read more

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