9781331920755 - The Short Stories of Apuleius (Classic Reprint): With Introduction and Notes: With Introduction and Notes (Classic Reprint) de Pike, Joseph B. (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of 15 to 16 short stories of various lengths and themes by the ancient Roman writer, Apuleius. Though 'Apuleian' can refer to coarse, humorous stories, these tales span a diverse range of topics from the humorous to the horrific. The author focuses on themes of love, magic, witchcraft and metamorphosis. Some of these may be familiar to readers, such as "Cupid and Psyche," which the author retells in his own distinctive style. As one of the first great Latin novelists, Apuleius's stories offer insights into the history of storytelling and the development of literary techniques still used today. The book provides an enjoyable and varied tour through the tales and themes that were popular in ancient times. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.