Title
The Golden Ass
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Acclaimed Poet And Translator Sarah Ruden Brilliantly Brings Apuleius'S Comic Tale To Lifea Rollicking Ride Well Worth The Fare, . . . Marvelously, Sidesplittingly Ridiculous. . . . Its A Story, Not A Homily, And Sarah Ruden Has Rebestowed It With Artful Aplomb.Tracy Lee Simmons, National Reviewa Cause For Celebration. . . . We Owe Sarah Ruden A Great Debt Of Thanks For [This] English Translation That Is No Less Inventive, Varied, And Surprising Than The Original.G. W. Bowersock, New York Review Of Bookswith Accuracy, Wit, And Intelligence, This Remarkable New Translation Of The Golden Ass Breathes New Life Into Apuleiuss Classic Work. Sarah Ruden, A Lyric Poet As Well As A Highly Respected Translator, Skillfully Duplicates The Verbal High Jinks Of Apuleiuss Everpopular Novel. It Tells The Story Of Lucius, A Curious And Silly Young Man Who Is Turned Into A Donkey When He Meddles With Witchcraft. Doomed To Wander From Region To Region And Be Mistreated By A Series Of Deplorable Owners, Lucius At Last Is Restored To Human Form With The Help Of The Goddess Isis.The Golden Ass, The First Latin Novel To Survive In Its Entirety, Is Related To The Second Sophistic, A Movement Of Learned And Inventive Literature. In A Translation That Is Both The Most Faithful And The Most Entertaining To Date, Ruden Reveals To Modern Readers The Vivid, Farcical Ingenuity Of Apuleiuss Style.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of The Golden Ass? A: The Golden Ass primarily explores themes of transformation, curiosity, and the quest for knowledge, as it follows the story of Lucius, a young man turned into a donkey.
- Q: Who is the author of The Golden Ass? A: The Golden Ass was written by Apuleius, a Roman philosopher and novelist from the second century.
- Q: How many pages does The Golden Ass have? A: The Golden Ass contains 288 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition of The Golden Ass have? A: This edition of The Golden Ass is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this translation of The Golden Ass published? A: This translation of The Golden Ass was published on September 10, 2013.
- Q: Is The Golden Ass suitable for modern readers? A: Yes, this new translation by Sarah Ruden is crafted to be both faithful and entertaining, making it accessible and enjoyable for modern readers.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The Golden Ass is sold in new condition.
- Q: What distinguishes this translation of The Golden Ass from others? A: Sarah Ruden's translation is noted for its accuracy, wit, and intelligence, aiming to capture the original's humor and style.
- Q: Can you summarize the plot of The Golden Ass? A: The Golden Ass narrates the adventures of Lucius, who, after dabbling in witchcraft, is transformed into a donkey and faces various misfortunes until he is eventually restored to human form.
- Q: Is there any additional information about the author's background? A: Apuleius was not only a novelist but also a philosopher, and his works are significant in the study of ancient literature, particularly during the Second Sophistic period.