Apuleius: Metamorphoses
Apuleius: <I>Metamorphoses</I>
£28.00
GBPApuleius' 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, horrific) adventures before he regained his human form. As well as being genuinely interesting and great fun to read, The Metamorphoses is of great value for the study of narrative technique, literary style, religious practices, contemporary culture in a Roman province and much more. This book contains selections from the novel and is aimed at students moving on to genuine, unsimplified Latin prose after completing an introductory Latin course. It contains a useful introduction, detailed notes providing a lot of help with grammar, expression and translation, a full vocabulary, and passages of appreciation to make the selections come alive as literature and to enhance students' perception and enjoyment of the stories.
- Offers a selection of exciting, horrific and moving Latin passages from this famous and entertaining novel
- Provides detailed notes and a full vocabulary aimed at the student who has completed an introductory Latin course
- Brings the selections alive as literature through passages of historical comment and literary criticism
Reviews & endorsements
'A particularly strong point of the book is its continuous attention to the overall composition of the novel and Apuleius' literary qualities, notably his narratological techniques. Thus students can not merely improve their Latin in a pleasant way, but also appreciate the Metamorphoses as a work of literature.' Bryn Mawr Classical Review
Product details
March 2009Paperback
9780521690553
162 pages
247 × 175 × 8 mm
0.35kg
12 b/w illus.
Available
Table of Contents
- 1. Introduction and glossary of technical terms
- 2. Select bibliography
- 3. Text and notes
- 4. Appreciation
- 5. Vocabulary.
