He also published a monograph on aulus gellius gellius the satirist. The golden asseby lucius apuleius africanustranslated bywilliam adlingtonthe metamorphoses of apuleius which st. Costas panayotakis teaches latin language and literature at the. This book presents a thorough reexamination of apuleius platonic philosophy, encompassing both his philosophical and literary works. The chief question mark is that hanging over book 11 of the golden ass and. Metamorphoses the golden ass, volume ii, books 7 11 loeb classical library no. Wytse keulen currently teaches latin at the university of rostock. Apuleian apuleius aristomenes asss beasts book 11 byrrhena century. The bulk of the novel recounts his adventures as an animal, but lucius also recounts many stories he overhears, including that of cupid and psyche. As well as being genuinely interesting and great fun to read, the metamorphoses is of. Metamorphoses by ovid, part of the internet classics archive.
Apuleius aristomenes asss beasts book 11 byrrhena century chapter charite complex charites cleverness comedy comic condemned woman contrast cult of isis cupid and psyche curiosity dionysus diversity divine earlier eros and psyche festival of laughter figure folktale fortuna. This page contains details about the fiction book the golden ass metamorphoses. Schofield, cicero for and against divination, j rs 76 1986 4748. His curiosity about magic gets him changed into a donkey. The works of apuleius, comprising the metamorphoses, or golden ass, the god of socrates, the florida, and his defence, or a discourse on magic by apuleius book. An unusually diverse and original piece of prose, it is by turns funny, dramatic, touching, erotic, and exciting. Summing up the plot of ovids metamorphoses is easy.
Metamorphoses apuleius famous novel, the metamorphoses, tells the story of a man who was magically changed into an ass, and who had various humorous, sad, exciting, disturbing, erotic, horri. The plot revolves around the protagonists curiosity curiositas and insatiable. Apuleius group, as well as of the team project on writing a commentary on book 11 of the metamorphoses. Photis and lucius developed a sultry sexual relationship that began with photis stirring the pot in the kitchen. The internet classics archive metamorphoses by ovid.
Books 7 11 in the metamorphoses of apuleius, also known as the golden ass, we have the only latin novel which survives entire. The golden asse classic illustrated edition and millions of other books are available for. A seriocomic interpretation of apuleius, metamorphoses 11. Summary of the metamorphoses the spectacles of apuleius. The golden ass by apuleius book read online scribd. Bibliography includes bibliographical references pages 567607 and indexes. Initiations and mysteries in apuleius metamorphoses. Please note that, in spite of my updating, this is still an old translation. He was a poet, philosopher, and rhetorician from whom numerous works survive some of doubtful authenticity. This book aims at considering apuleius as a philosophus platonicus who, at the same time, is a latin sophist.
In this commentary on chapter 11 of the golden ass, he connects luciuss experiences with the ancient egyptian concept of the amduat, demonstrating the egyptian tradition contained within the isis mysteries. Groningen commentaries on apuleius apuleius madaurensis metamorphoses book xi the isis book text, introduction and commentar w. Apuleius, the golden ass based upon a translation by william adlington 1566 i have updated the spelling and idiom of the text, and have added chapter numbers. Perseus provides credit for all accepted changes, storing new additions in a versioning system. University of windsor scholarship at uwindsor languages, literatures and cultures publications department of languages, literatures and cultures. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg.
Apuleius metamorphoses or golden ass written in a highly ornate and archaizing latin probably in the 160s or so, apuleius prose novel, the metamorphoses known to saint augustine as the golden ass, tells the story of lucius, a romannamed greek youth of means and prominent family. Feb 22, 2006 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The groningen group has, for the past twenty years, been systematically creating commentaries on the neglected parts of the metamorphoses. The prologue establishes an audience and a speaker, who defines himself by location. Lucius wants the sensations of a bird, but by pharmaceutical accident becomes an ass. Apuleius was born in madauros, a colonia in numidia on the north african coast bordering gaetulia, and he described himself as halfnumidian halfgaetulian. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The golden ass or, the metamorphoses holds a unique place in world literature as the only complete latin novel to survive from antiquity. I wasnt particularly happy with the ending, in fact i skimmed and skipped around at that point. This work is licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 3.
Metamorphoses the golden ass, vol 2, books 711 by apuleius. Chapter summary for apuleiuss the golden ass, book 11 summary. It has long been disputed whether apuleius meant this lastminute conversion seriously or as a. Madaurus was the same colonia where augustine of hippo later received part of his early education, and, though located well away from the romanized coast, is today the site of some pristine roman ruins. But how can we be full of the book that has no plot. The metamorphoses of apuleius has intrigued and perplexed scholars throughout the ages. Characterisation in apuleius metamorphoses pierides studies in greek and latin. Adapted from an earlier greek story, the golden ass tells of the adventures of lucius, a young man who is obsessed with magic. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. His commentary on apuleius metamorphoses book i groningen commentaries on apuleius appeared in 2007. It is only after these religious initiations that lucius reentered society. Book 2 of apuleius golden ass contains one of the most fascinating metafic tional episodes in roman. The metamorphoses of apuleius, which augustine of hippo 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.
Each of the 11 books are selfcontained chapters of about 20 pages with a spoilery summary of whats to come at the beginning, so it was easy to dip in and out. Laurence crumbie the typicality of apuleius witches 1 the typicality of apuleius witches apuleius metamorphoses centres upon magic and protagonist lucius curiositas curiosity as he becomes deeply immersed in the world of witchcraft. While commentaries on books, on the cupid and psyche episode, and on book 11 were in existence, the rest was virtually uncharted territory. Discussion of lucians lucius, or the ass sightreading. The metamorphoses of lucius by lucius apuleius, better known as the golden ass, is the only roman novel to survive today. The golden ass by apuleius is a unique, entertaining, and thoroughl. The high point of the eleventh book of apuleius s metamorphoses is undoubtedly the moment when the protagonist lucius, who. In the metamorphoses of apuleius, also known as the golden ass, we have the only latin novel which survives entire.
This work is the only latin novel to survive in its entirety. Apuleius the golden ass or metamorphoses translated with an introduction. In apuleius s golden ass, photis lovingly consoled lucius after he endured a triplemurder trial farce. Read the golden ass by apuleius for free with a 30 day free trial. The metamorphoses the golden ass of apuleius born c. Read the golden ass metamorphoses by apuleius available from rakuten kobo. The golden ass annotated by lucius apuleius, paperback. Religion and narrative in the metamorphoses of apuleius. Full text of apuleius the golden ass penguin classics. The bulk of the reader consists of 75 passages enough for a semesters worth of readings, each denoted by the book number from apuleius metamorphoses and then a letter since each passage. The hero, lucius, eager to experience the sensations of a bird, resorts to. Nancy shumate in her book crisis and conversion in apuleius metamorphoses 1996 deals primarily with texts written after often well after the time of apuleius. The question of whether book 11 of apuleius metamorphoses is a sincere religious evocation or a satirical parody continues to animate discussion among scholars.
Metamorphoses the golden ass, vol 2, books 7 11 book. An xml version of this text is available for download, with the additional restriction that you offer perseus any modifications you make. Reviewed in the united states on february 11, 2019. Metamorphoses, the golden ass being the metamorphoses of lucius apuleius. The isis episode in apuleius w hen in the eleventh book of his metamorphoses apuleius turns from the knavery and immorality, the earthiness and magic of the first ten books, to what seems an honest and pious, noble and inspired portrayal of a religious experience, he confuses his critics, who follow one of two main routes in an effort to bridge. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Find a summary of this and each chapter of the golden ass. The hero, lucius, eager to experience the sensations of a. Featured audio all audio latest this just in grateful dead netlabels old time radio 78 rpms and cylinder recordings. At the end of the novel, he is revealed to be from madaurus, the hometown of apuleius himself. Being the metamorphoses of lucius apuleius, books 7 11 apuleius on.
Augustine referred to as the golden ass asinus aureusis the only ancient roman novel in latin to survive in its entirety. Summary using a transdisciplinary approach for a thorough assessment of the muchdebated religious ending of the metamorphoses, this new and detailed commentary on apuleius isis book will elucidate the narrative in its literary, religious, archaeological and cultural context. With parallels in the tradition of the greek novel, this work is often considered the first novel, and inspired many later episodic romances such as don quixote and gullivers travels. The hardcover of the metamorphoses the golden ass, volume ii. In the metamorphoses of apuleiusthe golden ass, we have the only latin novel which survives entire. Photis lovingly consoled lucius after triplemurder trial. Book 11 editions published between 1998 and 2015 in english and held by 359 worldcat member libraries worldwide lucius, a young man whose fascination with witchcraft leads him to believe he can be transformed into a bird, instead becomes a donkey. Being the metamorphoses of lucius apuleius, books 7 11. The title of the book apuleius and the metamorphoses of platonism. Each of the 11 books are selfcontained chapters of about 20 pages with a spoilery summary of whats. This book is the 751st greatest fiction book of all time as determined by. Occasionally i have added to the translation where adlington has omitted certain passages. Many comments have been posted about metamorphoses.
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