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A Comedy of Storytelling: Theatricality and Narrative in Apuleius' 'golden Ass' (Bibliothek Der Klassischen Altertumswissenschaf,Used
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Current interpretations of Apuleius' 'Golden Ass' cover the entire spectrum from a religious autobiography to an incongruous collection of titillating stories. The goal of this book is to explain the extraordinary polyphony of Apuleius' novel as a product of the 2nd century CE context, in which elite culture (philosophy and sophistic oratory) and popular entertainment not only share the same venues and appeal to the same audiences but also engage in active exchange of subject matter and histrionic techniques. The book argues that Apuleius' narrative represents a mosaic of discourses each of which possesses a respectable pedigree in the world of GrecoRoman 'paideia'. It further traces the ensuing ambiguity to the Second Sophistic rhetoric and concludes that the particular thrill of reading the novel consists in the ironic frustration of any attempt to discover a centripetal force in an irreducibly multipolar text.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'A Comedy of Storytelling'? A: The book explores the narrative techniques and thematic complexities of Apuleius' 'Golden Ass', emphasizing its cultural context in the 2nd century CE.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Alexander Kirichenko.
- Q: What is the page count of this book? A: The book contains 248 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'A Comedy of Storytelling' published? A: The book was published on January 8, 2010.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book is categorized under Medieval literature.
- Q: Is there any specific feature of the book mentioned? A: Yes, it is noted as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What themes are discussed in the book? A: The book discusses themes of polyphony, discourse, and the interplay between elite culture and popular entertainment in Apuleius' narrative.
- Q: Can this book be beneficial for understanding Greco-Roman literature? A: Yes, the book provides insights into the narrative techniques and cultural exchanges significant to Greco-Roman literature.