An edition of Metamorphoses (1500)

The golden ass

being the Metamorphoses of Lucius Apuleius

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An edition of Metamorphoses (1500)

The golden ass

being the Metamorphoses of Lucius Apuleius

by , , , , and

  • ★★★★ 4.2 (9 ratings) ·
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  • 1 Currently reading
  • 12 Have read

After Lucius is transformed into an ass because of his curiosity and fascination for sex and magic, he suffers a series of trials and humiliations before being transformed back into human shape by the kindness of Isis.

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Liveright Pub. Co.
Language
English
Pages
271

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Fiction, Classical Mythology, Metamorphosis, Latin fiction, Translations into English, Translations into Italian, Translations into Spanish, Translations into French, Isis (Egyptian deity), Metamorphosis in literature, Latin literature, Translations into Russian, Mythology, Classical, in literature, Translations into German, History and criticism, Medieval and modern Latin literature, French literature, Translations from Latin, Latin American literature, Humor (Fiction), Mythology, Classical, Historical Fiction, Classic Literature, Latin language materials, Fiction (fictional works by one author), Continental european fiction (fictional works by one author), Fiction, general, Greek fiction, Trans. into Eng, Fiction, historical, general, Fiction, fantasy, general, Latin literature, translations into english, Criticism and interpretation, Romans, Illustraties, Latijn, Klassieke oudheid, Mythology, classical--fiction, Metamorphosis--fiction, Pa6209.m3 r45 2007, 873/.01, Metamorphosis in fiction, open_syllabus_project, World history, Egypt, fiction, Cupid and Psyche (Tale), Metamorphoses (Apuleius), English language, textbooks for foreign speakers, Apuleius

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Cover of: El Asno de oro
El Asno de oro
2008, RBA
in Spanish - 1a ed. de bolsillo.
Cover of: L'Ane d'or (d'après les Métamorphoses)
L'Ane d'or (d'après les Métamorphoses)
1982, Dargaud
in French
Cover of: L'Ane d'or ou Les métamorphoses
L'Ane d'or ou Les métamorphoses
March 14, 1975, Gallimard
Mass Market Paperback in French
Cover of: The golden ass
The golden ass: being the Metamorphoses of Lucius Apuleius
1943, Liveright Pub. Co.
in English
Cover of: The golden ass
The golden ass: being the Metamorphoses of Lucius Apuleius
1924, Heinemann, Macmillan Co.
in English
Cover of: The XI. bookes of The golden asse
The XI. bookes of The golden asse: containing the Metamorphosie [sic] of Lucius Apuleius, interlaced with sundry pleasant & delectable tales : with an excellent narrration of the marriage of Cupid & Psyches, set out in the iiij., v., & the vi. bookes
1923, Golden Cockerel Press
in English
Cover of: The metamorphosis, or golden ass, and philosophical works, of Apuleius [A. on the God of Socrates; A. on the habitude of the doctrines of Plato]
The metamorphosis, or golden ass, and philosophical works, of Apuleius [A. on the God of Socrates; A. on the habitude of the doctrines of Plato]
1822, Sold by R. Triphook and T. Rodd
in English
Cover of: The Metamorphosis, Or Golden Ass, of Apuleius
The Metamorphosis, Or Golden Ass, of Apuleius
1822, W.J. Cosby, Universal Press
Cover of: The golden ass of Lucius Apuleius, of Medaura
The golden ass of Lucius Apuleius, of Medaura
1821, Printed for E. Wheatley
in English
Cover of: L'asne d'or
L'asne d'or: ov, Les metamorphoses. Illvstré de commentaires apposez au bout de chasque liure, qui facilitent l'intention de l'auteur ...
1616, I. de Sanlecque
in French

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Edition Notes

At head of title: Apuleius.

"Select bibliography": page vii.

committed to retain 20170930 20421231 HathiTrust https://www.hathitrust.org/shared_print_program

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New York
Series
Black and gold edition

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
873.01
Library of Congress
PA6209.M3 A4 1943

The Physical Object

Pagination
xvii, 271 pages
Number of pages
271

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL28369961M
Internet Archive
goldenassbeingme0000apul_k2q0
OCLC/WorldCat
1156342

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Work Description

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.

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BUSINESS once took me to Thessaly, where my mother's family originated; I have, by the way, the distinction of being descended through her from the famous Plutarch.
added anonymously.

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