| The Metamorphoses of Apuleius Contributor(s): Krabbe, Judith K. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0820409065 ISBN-13: 9780820409061 Publisher: Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publi OUR PRICE: $47.45 Product Type: Hardcover Published: September 1989 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Foreign Language Study | Latin |
| Dewey: 873.01 |
| LCCN: 89002367 |
| Series: American University Studies |
| Physical Information: 219 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: One of the most notable achievements of ancient prose fiction, the "Metamorphoses" of Apuleius continues to intrigue readers. This study focuses on Apuleius' best-known work, but takes varied approaches to -metamorphosis, - exploring its use not only as a theme but as a literary technique. It breaks new ground by clearly demonstrating the close relationship between the "Metamorphoses" of Apuleius and the "Metamorphoses" of Ovid. It shows, too, the crucial significance of Isis for understanding Apuleius' mode of composition. Juxtaposing Apuleius' "Metamorphoses" with several works of modern literature, it also examines some of the transformations which the metamorphosis theme itself has undergone." |
