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The Golden Ass (Penguin Classics S.) - Classics
The Golden Ass (Penguin Classics S.) - Classics
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Published:
22 November, 1990
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22 November, 1990
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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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| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780140445244 |
| ISBN10 | 0140445242 |
| Number Of Pages | 256 |
| Item Weight | 181 g |
| Product Dimensions | 128 x 22 x 194 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format | paperback |
| Edition | Revised edition |
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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.