This edition, the first with a full commentary in english to appear for eighty years, comprises a latin text with facing translation, making the edition more accessible. Most readers will be familiar with the groningen commentaries on apuleius gca. She comes to him and tells him how he can return to human form. The defense has been divided into the following sections. The internet classics archive the defense by apuleius.
Book iii on trial, lucius transformed book iv the robbers, the tale of cupid and psyche. About the golden ass the golden ass summary character list glossary themes quotes and analysis books books 45 books 67 books 89 books 1011 symbols, allegory and motifs metaphors and similes irony imagery isis literary elements related links essay questions quiz 1 quiz 2 quiz 3 quiz 4 citations. Book viii the tale of thrasyllus and charite, the eunuchs. Here christ was to be born according to a prophecy hereafter mentioned, and accordingly the jews expected he would be born here, matthew 2. Beroaldo considers it his task in his commentary to elucidate the hidden eruditio and doctrina in the work of the much admired author. William turpin metamorphoses book iii, bryn mawr commentaries, 2002. Apuleius, metamorphoses the golden ass, volume i loeb. Joshua sends out two spies to examine the state of the inhabitants of the land, particularly those of jericho, who are entertained at the house of rahab, joshua 2.
Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of metamorphoses and what it means. Commentaries on apuleius gca produced by the groningen. Neumann chose it as the exemplar of an unusual study of feminine psychology. After more than three decades since the publication of gwyn griffiths 1975 commentary, which concentrated mainly on egyptological aspects and represents an outdated, positivistic approach to the literary evidence on isis, this new commentary presents a new and thorough assessment of apuleius isis book, elucidating and interpreting the narrative in its literary, religious, archaeological and. She presented a monograph on apuleius isis book 2000 and is a member of the research group that works on a commentary on book 11. Full text of apuleius the golden ass penguin classics. Book 1 exhibits the spontaneity and ebullience of apuleius latin as well as his ability to engage the reader with a lively story.
He also published a monograph on aulus gellius gellius the satirist. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The main aim of the book, however, is to shed some light on apuleius as a skilful orator and as a man of literature. Fowler and maximus 2016, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The new groningen commentary on book 2 of apuleius golden ass gca 2 by danielle van malmaeder mm appears only a year after maaike zimmermans. The metamorphoses of apuleius, which augustine of hippo referred to as the golden ass asinus aureus, is the only ancient roman novel in latin to survive in its entirety. Beroaldo had been the first who presented an allegorical. Book 3 bryn mawr commentaries, latin latin and english edition latin paperback july 1, 2002 by apuleius author visit amazons apuleius page. A detailed introduction covers the prescribed text to be read in english, placing the work in its roman literary context. As is customary for the groningen commentaries on apuleius, the text of book 2 3750 largely follows the most recent teubner impression of helms text.
The psychic development of the feminine a commentary on the tale by apuleius bollingen series, no. The golden ass or metamorphoses was written by apuleius ca. Food for thought for readers of apuleius the golden ass. Full text of apuleius the golden ass penguin classics see other formats.
Apuleius not only as an elegant fabulator, but foremost as an auctor eruditus. Anxious as ever to investigate, with all my excessive eagerness, the rare and marvellous, and knowing that there i was in the heart of thessaly, the home of those magic arts whose powerful spells are praised throughout the world, and remembering that my dear friend. Much of the book comprises notes and a commentary on each of the twentythree fragments. This is the endorsed publication from ocr and bloomsbury for the latin alevel group 2 prescription of apuleius metamorphoses v, giving full latin text, commentary and vocabulary for sections 1124.
An annotated edition of book 1 of apuleius novel metamorphoses, this text is suitable for a students first unadapted author, or in combination with other readings at the intermediate level. Section 1 79k section 2 72k section 3 75k section 4 77k download. Lucius falls asleep and when he wakes, offers a prayer to isis, the great goddess. Apuleius madaurensis metamorphoses, book xi, the isis book. The metamorphoses of apuleius, which augustine of hippo referred to as the golden ass asinus aureus, is the only ancient roman novel in latin to survive in its entirety the protagonist of the novel is called lucius. As a member of the groningen commentaries on apuleius group, she has written a commentary on book. The first time the text of this extensive but neglected ancient manuscript has appeared in print, complete with english translation and comprehensive commentary. It is a very heavy read, but worth the effort particularly if the reader has familiarization with jungian thought. Text and translation, with an introduction and commentary by apuleius, albinus, ryan c.
The aim of this book is to make the story of cupid and psyche from apuleius the golden ass accessible to intermediate students of ancient latin. At the end of the novel, he is revealed to be from madaurus, the hometown of apuleius himself. On this fascinating speech, no uptodate commentary in english is available. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. In the commentary, special attention is paid to the speakers rhetorical strategies and the rich literary texture of the speech. The introduction discusses the date, structure and content of the. The apuleius texts belong to the third group of manuscripts of these works as classified by beaujeu.
Originally presented as the authors thesis doctoraluniversity of. The running vocabulary and grammatical commentary are meant to provide. The golden ass, also known by the alternative title, the metamorphoses, is one of the greatest fantasies of the world. It is an art acceptable to the immortal gods, full of all knowledge of worship and of prayer, full of piety and wisdom in things divine, full of honour and glory since the day when zoroaster and oromazes established it, highpriestess of the powers of heaven. Part 26 do you hear, you who so rashly accuse the art of magic. As soon as darkness had dispersed and the rising sun brought daylight, i emerged from sleep and bed.
He starts to ponder if everything around him is actually. Augustine referred to as the golden ass asinus aureus, is the only ancient roman novel in latin to survive in its entirety. Throughout the novel, apuleius portrays lucius as an unreliable first person narrator and thus implicates the reader of the novel in the same character fault that drives its protagonist. The golden ass by apuleius meet your next favorite book. Mar 12, 2020 the story of cupid and psyche is part of the golden ass or metamorphoses, a latin novel by apuleius second century a. A procession celebrating isis comes by, and lucius follows the instructions given him. He was a numidian who lived under the roman empire and was from madauros now mdaourouch, algeria. And throughout the commentary the i form of the narration is taken to the word, and in this way we often meet remarks referring to the protagonist as apuleius noster our apuleius. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Byrrhaena and her household metamorphoses books 23. As an important witness to the twelfthcentury interest in texts of classical roman and late antique authors, cccc ms 71 contains macrobius, saturnalia, macrobiuss commentary on ciceros somnium scipionis, and apuleius, opera philosophica. For beroaldo, apuleius was a stylistic and moral authority beroaldo 1500. Its centerpiece is the famous story of cupid and psyche. Metamorphoses the golden ass, lucius apuleius the metamorphoses of apuleius, which st.
The florida, an anthology of 23 orations that apuleius of madauros delivered primarily in carthage during the 160s a. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. In the commentary benjamin todd lee focuses on the texts use of greek and latin literature, its latin style and its relationship to greek and roman philosophy, especially middle platonism. The only commentary previously in existence for book 2 was b. Apuleius was born in madauros, a colonia in numidia on the north african coast bordering gaetulia, and he described himself as halfnumidian halfgaetulian. Lucius wakes up and remembers he is in thessaly, the capital of magic arts. Madaurus was the same colonia where augustine of hippo later received part of his early education, and, though located well away from the romanized coast, is today the site of some pristine roman ruins. This book traces the transmission and reception of one of the most influential novels in western literature.
Mprimecike zimmerman apologizes with characteristic selfeffacement at the very beginning of this commentary. I only recommend this book to latinists who have other commentaries on the texts. The plot revolves around the protagonists curiosity curiositas and insatiable. He studied platonism in athens, travelled to italy, asia minor, and egypt, and was an initiate in several cults or. Now when jesus was born several things are here related respecting the birth of christ, as the place where he was born, in bethlehem of judea. What all commentaries have in common is that the author or the work that is the subject of the commentary is an authority most 1999.
Zimmerman, apuleius madaurensis metamorphoses, book x. Characterisation in apuleius metamorphoses cambridge scholars. Zimmerman apuleius madaurensis metamorphoses, book x. Mythos series works by erich neumann hardcover january 21, 1956 by erich neumann author, ralph manheim translator 4. It is both a charming fairytale and an allegory of the search of the soul for happiness and fulfillment. The aim of this book is to make the story of cupid and p. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Finkelpearl is strong in explaining the meaning of individual words or phrases as apuleius seems to be using them e. She hides the spies, and tells the messengers that the men were departed and. This edition of book i presents the latin text with a modern translation, substantial introduction and accompanying commentary. Matthew 2 commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible. The new groningen commentary on book 2 of apuleius golden ass gca 2 by danielle van malmaeder mm appears only a year after maaike zimmermans excellent groningen commentary on book 10, and will itself be followed shortly by a grandscale groningen commentary on books 4.
A commentary on book iii with text and introduction, groningen 1971 book iv. In fact, there are now quite a few commentaries on apuleius metamorphoses designed for college students, including an earlier commentary on book 1. Book ix the mill, the tale of arete and philesitherus. The important image of apuleius as a philosophus platonicus is brought into.
Hid then with the stalks of flax it is a matter of little consequence whether we translate. Groningen commentaries on apuleius, apuleius madaurensis metamorphoses book x, text, introduction and commentary. Apuleius perhaps became acquainted with salvia and her family on a visit to corinth and used her name and history in describing the background of lucius in the. Ulrike egelhaafgaiser is professor of latin language and literature at the university of gottingen. The golden ass books summary and analysis gradesaver. The renowned tale of amor and psyche, from apuleius s secondcentury latin novel the golden ass, is one of the most charming fragments of classical literature. Groningen commentaries on apuleius, apuleius madaurensis. The latter name, the metamorphoses, is found in the extant manuscripts, but augustine, who studied some two centuries later at madauros as well as at carthage, says that apuleius called his work asinus aureus or the golden ass, which name i shall use hereafter the word. The fortunes of apuleius and the golden ass princeton. The second part of the book is a commentary using jungian psychology and archetypes to discuss the deeper meanings of the myth. The king of jericho is informed of their being in the town, and sends to rahab, commanding her to deliver them up, joshua 2. See all 6 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
His commentary on apuleius metamorphoses book i groningen commentaries on apuleius appeared in 2007. Danielle van malmaeder is professor of latin language and literature at the university of lausanne. 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. If you had only read this book, aemilianus, and, instead of devoting yourself to the study of your fields and their dull clods, had studied the mathematicians slate and blackboard. But salvia was not an unusual name, and the parallel between the historical. Apuleius cupid and psyche is a great text for intermediate readers. The passages include the preface, photis cooking but not her hair in book 2, the bodies in the theater at the festival of laughter in book 3, the metamorphosis in book 3, scenes from cupid and psyche the revelation of cupid in book 5, the descent to and return from the underworld and the wedding banquet in book 6, the slaves and the asses. James ruebel, apuleius, the metamorphoses book 1, bolchazycarducci 2000 isbn 9780865164840, 2011 reprint of 2000 with corrections.
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