1962, ISBN: 0253200369

[EAN: 9780253200365], Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [SC: 4.0], [PU: Indiana University Press.], 254 Seiten / p. sehr guter Zustand / very good condition - The tale of Lucius, or the Gold… More...

[EAN: 9780253200365], Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [SC: 4.0], [PU: Indiana University Press.], 254 Seiten / p. sehr guter Zustand / very good condition - The tale of Lucius, or the Golden Ass, has been a favorite one since the second century A.D., and its fame is equal to that of the Decameron or Don Quixote. Lucius, a gay and virile young man, goes to stay in a strange town and has an affair with his host’s beautiful maidservant. His hostess is said to be a witch and Lucius, overcome with fatal curiosity, watches her turn herself into a bird. Wishing to do the same, he rubs himself with the magic ointment, but to his horror he is transformed into an ass and stolen by thieves before he can get hold of the antidote, a rose. In his ass-form he has a long series of adventures, comical, satirical, dangerous, amorous, and always entertaining. He is often beaten and ill treated and is several times in danger of being killed. To his embarrassment a wealthy lady falls in love with him and proves to have greater appetites even than an ass. Finally, with the aid of the goddess Venus, or Isis, he succeeds in eating a wreath of roses and becomes a human being again. -- The pace of this entertaining book is fast, and the story and characters are vivid. Jack Lindsay’s translation brings out the rich, sensuous tone of the original and the frank and realistic imagery of Apuleius’ style. The story of the Golden Ass is sure to delight all its readers, whether regarded as a fable of man’s life or merely as an amusing tale. ISBN 9780253200365 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 225 13,3 x 1,5 x 20,3 cm, Broschiert / Paperback., Books<

ISBN: 9780253200365

Indiana University Press. Paperback. POOR. Noticeably used book. Heavy wear to cover. Pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. Possible ex library copy, with all … More...

Indiana University Press. Paperback. POOR. Noticeably used book. Heavy wear to cover. Pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. Possible ex library copy, with all the markings/stickers of that library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, and dust jackets may not be included., Indiana University Press, 1<