Apuleius

Broschiertes Buch

Cupid And Psyche

A Mythological Tale, From The Golden Ass Of Apuleius (1842)

Herausgeber: Wilson, John Lyde

Beschreibung

Cupid and Psyche: A Mythological Tale, From The Golden Ass Of Apuleius is a book that was originally published in 1842. The book is a retelling of the ancient Greek myth of Cupid and Psyche, which tells the story of a mortal woman named Psyche who falls in love with the god of love, Cupid. The story follows Psyche's journey as she tries to win Cupid's love and overcome the obstacles that stand in her way. The book is based on the original story from The Golden Ass, a novel by the Roman author Apuleius. The retelling is written in a poetic style and is filled with vivid descriptions of the characters and the world they inhabit. The book is also illustrated with beautiful engravings that bring the story to life. Cupid and Psyche: A Mythological Tale is a classic work of literature that has been enjoyed by readers for generations. The book is a must-read for anyone who loves mythology, romance, and adventure. It is a timeless tale that continues to capture the imaginations of readers today.From The Second Anonymous London Edition Of 1800, In Which Many Omissions Are Supplied. Together With The Life Of Apuleius, And Some Notice Of The Style Of The Author.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

Apuleius (c. 124 - c. 170 AD) was a Latin-language prose writer, Platonist philosopher and rhetorician. He was a Numidian who lived under the Roman Empire and was from Madauros. He studied Platonism in Athens, travelled to Italy, Asia Minor, and Egypt, and was an initiate in several cults or mysteries. The most famous incident in his life was when he was accused of using magic to gain the attentions (and fortune) of a wealthy widow. His most famous work is his bawdy picaresque novel, the Metamorphoses, otherwise known as The Golden Ass. It is the only Latin novel that has survived in its entirety. Being an immensely sophisticated narrative that opens up various perspectives onto a rich cultural and social life, Metamorphoses was underappreciated until recent decades.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 88
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Juni 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 5mm
• Gewicht: 142g
• ISBN-13: 9781436817073
• ISBN-10: 1436817072
• Artikelnr.: 24910590