Introduction To The Writings And Life Of Apuleius is a book written by Thomas Taylor. It is a comprehensive introduction to the life and works of Apuleius, a Roman writer who lived in the second century AD. The book provides a detailed overview of Apuleius' life, including his education, travels, and literary career. It also includes an analysis of his most famous work, The Golden Ass, which is a satirical novel that tells the story of a man who is transformed into a donkey. In addition to discussing Apuleius' life and ...
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Introduction To The Writings And Life Of Apuleius is a book written by Thomas Taylor. It is a comprehensive introduction to the life and works of Apuleius, a Roman writer who lived in the second century AD. The book provides a detailed overview of Apuleius' life, including his education, travels, and literary career. It also includes an analysis of his most famous work, The Golden Ass, which is a satirical novel that tells the story of a man who is transformed into a donkey. In addition to discussing Apuleius' life and works, the book also explores his philosophy and religious beliefs. Taylor examines Apuleius' interest in the mysteries of the ancient world, including the cult of Isis and the Orphic tradition. He also discusses Apuleius' ideas about the soul and the afterlife, which were influenced by Platonic and Neoplatonic philosophy.Overall, Introduction To The Writings And Life Of Apuleius is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and works of this important Roman writer. It provides a thorough analysis of Apuleius' literary and philosophical contributions, as well as his place in the history of ancient Rome.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Metamorphosis or Golden Ass of Apuleius, by Thomas Taylor. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564590232.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.
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