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The Golden AssLucius ApuleiusTranslator: William AdlingtonRare BooksThe Metamorphoses of Apuleius, which St. Augustine referred to as The Golden Ass (Asinus aureus), is the only Ancient Roman novel in Latin to survive in its entirety.The protagonist of the novel is called Lucius. At the end of the novel, he is revealed to be from Madaurus, in ancient Algeria, the hometown of Apuleius himself. The plot revolves around the protagonist's curiosity (curiositas) and insatiable desire to see and practice magic. While trying to perform a spell to transform into a bird, he is accidentally transformed into an ass. This leads to a long journey, literal and metaphorical, filled with in-set tales. He finally finds salvation through the intervention of the goddess Isis, whose cult he joins.The date of composition of the Metamorphoses is uncertain. It has variously been considered by scholars as a youthful work preceding Apuleius' Apology of 158/9 AD, or as the climax of his literary career and perhaps as late as the 170s or 180s. Apuleius adapted the story from a Greek original of which the author's name is said to be Lucius of Patrae (the name of the lead character and narrator). This Greek text has been lost, but there is a similar tale of disputed authorship, traditionally attributed to Lucian of Samosata, a contemporary of Apuleius. This surviving Greek text appears to be an abridgement or epitome of "Lucius of Patrae's" text. Possibly the original lost story was written by Lucian and the abridged version was later transmitted under his name.
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9781511654647 | Createspace Independent Pub, April 10, 2015, cover price $11.95 | About this edition: The Golden AssLucius ApuleiusTranslator: William AdlingtonRare BooksThe Metamorphoses of Apuleius, which St.
9781500590505 | Createspace Independent Pub, July 20, 2014, cover price $9.00 | About this edition: Lucius, a roman nobleman, travels to Thessaly and, while staying at the house of rich old miser Milo, begins a love affair with Miloâs slave Fotis after learning that Miloâs wife is skilled in black magic.
9781496101983 | Large print edition (Createspace Independent Pub, February 27, 2014), cover price $9.49 | About this edition: The story follows Lucius, a young man of good birth, as he disports himself in the cities and along the roads of Thessaly.
9781495322501 | Createspace Independent Pub, February 2, 2014, cover price $11.99 | About this edition: To the Right Honourable and Mighty Lord, THOMAS EARLE OF SUSSEX, Viscount Fitzwalter, Lord of Egremont and of Burnell, Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter, Iustice of the forrests and Chases from Trent Southward; Captain of the Gentleman Pensioners of the House of the QUEENE our Soveraigne Lady.
9781484814949 | Createspace Independent Pub, April 26, 2013, cover price $9.00 | About this edition: The Golden Ass of Apuleius is the only Latin novel to survive in its entirety.
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9781523786114 | Createspace Independent Pub, January 31, 2016, cover price $9.00
The Golden Asse By Lucius Apuleius is the only ancient novel in Latin to survive in its entirety.
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9781437813678 | Indypublish.Com, May 31, 2008, cover price $20.99 | About this edition: The Golden Asse By Lucius Apuleius is the only ancient novel in Latin to survive in its entirety.
9781404305526 | Indypublish.Com, May 1, 2002, cover price $24.99 | About this edition: The Golden Asse By Lucius Apuleius is the only ancient novel in Latin to survive in its entirety.
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9781517145255 | Createspace Independent Pub, August 31, 2015, cover price $10.99 | About this edition: Apuleius (also called Lucius Apuleius Madaurensis; c.
9781500296384 | Createspace Independent Pub, June 24, 2014, cover price $9.99
9781499217865 | Createspace Independent Pub, April 22, 2014, cover price $6.99
9781497463561 | Createspace Independent Pub, March 27, 2014, cover price $6.99
9781482799835 | Createspace Independent Pub, March 18, 2013, cover price $9.99
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9781502974655 | Createspace Independent Pub, May 8, 2015, cover price $9.99
9781499627640 | Createspace Independent Pub, May 21, 2014, cover price $6.99 | About this edition: This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic, timeless works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.
9781499339840 | Createspace Independent Pub, May 12, 2014, cover price $6.99 | About this edition: Gigantically massive, with three hundred towers, on the summit of a rocky mountain, rose the kingâs castle high into the clouds.
9781490475646 | Createspace Independent Pub, June 18, 2013, cover price $6.99 | About this edition: But the summit was broad, and flat as a plateau, and the castle spread far out, for miles and miles, with ramparts and walls and pinnacles.
9781901285215 | Pushkin Pr Ltd, September 1, 2001, cover price $17.95 | About this edition: Psyche is a modern, adult fairy tale, drenched in powerful imagery, and one of the most fascinating works to come from the pen of Louis Couperus, the Dutch Oscar Wilde and among the greatest writers ever to be born in The Netherlands.
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9781501094217 | Createspace Independent Pub, September 10, 2014, cover price $19.99 | About this edition: The Apologia and Florida of Apuleius of Madaura The Golden Asse
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9781480282278 | Createspace Independent Pub, November 10, 2012, cover price $13.99
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9780374531812 | Farrar Straus & Giroux, March 31, 2009, cover price $15.00 | also contains The Golden Ass: The Transformations of Lucius
9780374505325 | Noonday Pr, September 1, 1995, cover price $15.00
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9780877738886 | Reissue edition (Shambhala Pubns, January 1, 1993), cover price $8.00 | About this edition: Retells the story of how Psyche, a mortal princess, must undergo a series of trials, because of an act of disobedience, before being reunited with her husband, Cupid
Product Description: This is an exclusive picaresque novel and the only Latin fiction that survived from antiquity. It avers the story of Lucius who suffers and humiliated for his evil deeds and becomes a donkey. It's a remarkable piece of fiction that encapsulates romantic ventures and religious authentication...read more
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9781427012586 | Read How You Want.Com, December 12, 2007, cover price $17.99 | About this edition: This is an exclusive picaresque novel and the only Latin fiction that survived from antiquity.
Product Description: This is an exclusive picaresque novel and the only Latin fiction that survived from antiquity. It avers the story of Lucius who suffers and humiliated for his evil deeds and becomes a donkey. It's a remarkable piece of fiction that encapsulates romantic ventures and religious authentication...read more
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9781554807390 | Read How You Want.Com, November 28, 2007, cover price $15.99 | About this edition: This is an exclusive picaresque novel and the only Latin fiction that survived from antiquity.
Product Description: This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work...read more
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9780548311585 | Kessinger Pub Co, June 30, 2007, cover price $22.95 | About this edition: This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original.
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9781425058999 | Read How You Want.Com, January 1, 2007, cover price $14.99 | About this edition: ReadHowYouWant publishes a wide variety of best selling books in Large and Super Large fonts in partnership with leading publishers.
Product Description: This is an exclusive picaresque novel and the only Latin fiction that survived from antiquity. It avers the story of Lucius who suffers and humiliated for his evil deeds and becomes a donkey. It's a remarkable piece of fiction that encapsulates romantic ventures and religious authentication...read more
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9781425058081 | Read How You Want.Com, January 1, 2007, cover price $13.99 | About this edition: This is an exclusive picaresque novel and the only Latin fiction that survived from antiquity.
Product Description: This is an exclusive picaresque novel and the only Latin fiction that survived from antiquity. It avers the story of Lucius who suffers and humiliated for his evil deeds and becomes a donkey. It's a remarkable piece of fiction that encapsulates romantic ventures and religious authentication...read more
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9781425059903 | Read How You Want.Com, January 1, 2007, cover price $17.99 | About this edition: This is an exclusive picaresque novel and the only Latin fiction that survived from antiquity.
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9781425023423 | Read How You Want.Com, January 1, 2004, cover price $19.99 | About this edition: A translated work, this is one of the Welsh romances associated with Mabinogion.
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