This is in the tradition of adlington, whose english is characterized in the. Delphis ancient classics series provides ereaders with the wisdom of the classical world, with both english translations and the original latin and greek texts. Loosed in translation which translation is best ovids. The defense by apuleius, part of the internet classics archive. Butlers english translation and an english crib with discussion and commentary apology as prosecution. Book 1 exhibits the spontaneity and ebullience of apuleius latin as well as his ability to engage the reader with a lively story. From books iv to vi of the golden ass, by lucius apuleius 2nd cent. More specifically, i have been weighing sarah rudens 2011 translation of the golden ass of apuleius against the one i grew up with and have been sitting on all my life, robert gravess 1951 version strictly speaking, the golden ass isnt the books proper name. The florida is a collection of flamboyant highlights from the speeches of apuleius, delivered in africa in the second century a. Roman philosopher and satirist whose bestknown work is the golden ass. Apuleius, the golden ass based upon a translation by william adlington 1566 i have updated the spelling and idiom of the text, and have added chapter numbers. Metamorphoses, the, works of apuleius, comprising the metamorphoses, or golden ass, the god of socrates, the florida, and his defence, or a discourse of magic.
A new english translation of the transformations of lucius apuleius, and the rites of isis. His extant works are the novel metamorphoses in xi books also known as the golden ass, defense, or a discourse on magic, and florida, a collection of excerpts from speeches and rhetorical declamations. Apuleius metamorphoses, commonly known as the golden ass since the middle ages, is the only latin novel to survive in its entirety. Apuleius story of cupid and psyche, the relationship of the human soul with divine love, is one of the great allegories of world literature. With accuracy, wit, and intelligence, this remarkable new translation of the golden ass breathes new life into apuleius s classic work. By the way, his translation was used in the play metamorphoses. Apuleius definition of apuleius by the free dictionary.
For a practicing neoplatonist, or a kin to ancient folk by heart and spirit this books conveys many trophies with plots that could easily be turned into stanzas of quotable wisdomliterature. The mellon foundation provided support for entering this text. Section 1 79k section 2 72k section 3 75k section 4 77k download. Please click here for the complete latin text of the metamorphoses. But 1 i would like to tie together different sorts of tales for you in that milesian style of yours, 2 and to caress your ears into approval with a pretty whisper, if only you will not begrudge looking at egyptian papyrus inscribed with the sharpness of a reed from the nile, 3 so that you may be amazed at mens forms and fortunes. An xml version of this text is available for download, with the additional restriction that you offer perseus any modifications you make. He was numidian berber, 1 from madaurus now mdaourouch, algeria.
He drew on the knowledge he gained about the priestly fraternities to write the golden ass, which cupid and psyche is extracted from. 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. The works of apuleius, comprising the metamorphoses, or golden ass, the god of socrates, the florida and his defence, or a discourse on magic a new translation. Summary of the metamorphoses the spectacles of apuleius.
Stephen nimis offers an intelligent and readable introduction to apuleius world and to the literary tradition which underlies apuleius metamorphoses. Orlando crazy things i choose to purchase game night nation halloween hang podcast lets stand group. Translate apuleius in french with contextual examples. It concerns the overcoming of obstacles to the love between psyche, soul or breath of life and cupid latin cupido, desire or amor love, greek eros, and their ultimate union in a sacred marriage. Books of transformations is a latin narrative poem by the roman poet ovid, considered his magnum opus. Cupid and psyche is a story originally from metamorphoses also called the golden ass, written in the 2nd century ad by lucius apuleius madaurensis or platonicus. Lucius apuleius 2nd century ad was a north african fubulist who latinized the greek myths and legends. The love story of cupid and psyche, from the roman novel metamorphoses by lucius apuleius. On one of his many journeys, apuleius found himself ill in the town of oea modern day tripoli, where he met pudentilla. 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. The golden ass kindle edition by apuleius, ruden, sarah. Murgatroyd continues with a tenpage introduction, which includes sections on apuleius life and works, the ancient novel, apuleius metamorphoses, and apuleius latin, capped with a. Italian writer must thank apuleius for at least two of his tales.
The tale concerns the overcoming of obstacles to the love between psyche. The most pleasant and delectable tale of the marriage of cupid and psyche. The defense has been divided into the following sections. The translation used for the metamorphoses of apuleius is a revised version of the sixteenth century english translation 1566 of william adlington. His most famous work is the golden ass, from which the story of cupid and psyche is taken. Of the three 19th century english translations of apul. Metamorphoses i apuleius of madauros metamorphoses book i 1. Lucius apuleius, platonic philosopher, rhetorician, and author remembered for the golden ass, a prose narrative that proved influential long after his death. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. To which are added, a metrical version of cupid and psyche, and mrs.
Jan 14, 2014 i love the slavitt translation, but hes an author and a friend of mine, and his is not the one to start with. This work is licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 3. Apuleius the metamorphoses book 1 annotated edition edition. Strictly speaking, the golden ass isnt the books proper name. There is plenty of room, as the text with notes is only 63 pages long. Apuleius article about apuleius by the free dictionary. Attributed to apuleius of madaurus, this translation of a dialogue between hermes and his disciple asclepios deals in particular with the nature of god. His translations are modern, skilled, and enjoyable. A new, complete, english translation, of the metamorphoses of lucius apuleius a new, complete, english translation, of the metamorphoses of lucius apuleius kline, a. It forms an integral part of and profoundly illuminates the message of his novel metamorphoses or the golden ass, which relates the adventures of a young man and his spiritual fall and redemption. In fleetstreate, at the signe of the oliphante, by henry vvykes, anno. A new complete downloadable english translation of the roman novel. Apuleius simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Lucius apuleius roman philosopher and scholar britannica. He studied platonism in athens, travelled to italy, asia minor, and egypt, and was an initiate in several cults or. The golden ass, being the metamorphoses of lucius apuleius. His vocabulary and notes offer even a high school latin student the ability to read apuleius in the original without hesitation or apprehension. There was once a certain king, inhabiting in the west parts, who had to wife a noble dame by whom he had three daughters, exceeding fair of whom the two elder were of such comely shape and. Apuleius translation spanish, english spanish dictionary, meaning, see also ampule,apple,apologetics,adulterous, example of use, definition, conjugation. Apuleius, the golden ass based upon a translation by william adlington 1566 i have updated the spelling and idiom of the text, and have added chapter. The most famous incident in his life was when he was accused of using.
Apuleius synonyms, apuleius pronunciation, apuleius translation, english dictionary definition of apuleius. Penguin classics kindle edition by ovid, denis feeney, david raeburn. Occasionally i have added to the translation where adlington has omitted certain passages. He travelled widely, visiting italy and asia, where he was initiated into numerous religious mysteries. Holy house in loreto founded with apuleiuss metamorphoses. Apuleius was born in madauros, a colonia in numidia on the north african coast bordering gaetulia, and he described himself as halfnumidian halfgaetulian. He was a numidian who lived under the roman empire and was from madauros now mdaourouch, algeria. Apuleius the golden ass or metamorphoses translated with an introduction and. Please note that, in spite of my updating, this is still an old translation.
It was of great benefit to read books 16 of apuleius in the magnificent translation of j. It was very greatly improved by apuleius, who cut down one or two of the scenes of the original and then greatly enlarged it with an abundance of excellent stories of love, sorcery, jests, and robbers. Apuleius th e golden ass apuleius th e golden ass, also known as metamorphoses, the larger narrative in which the story of cuptid and psyche is embedded, is an adaptation of a lost greek text with the title metamorphoses. Apuleius enchanting story has inspired generations of writers such as boccaccio, shakespeare, cervantes and keats with its dazzling combination of allegory, satire, bawdiness and sheer exuberance, and the golden ass remains the most continuously and accessibly amusing book to have survived from classical antiquity. None of our thoughts, says thothhermes to his disciple, are able to conceive god, nor can any language define him. The life of lucius apuleius briefly described lucius apuleius african, an excellent follower of plato his sect, born in madaura, a countrey sometime inhabited by the romans, and under the jurisdiction of syphax, scituate and lying on the borders of numidia and getulia, whereby he calleth himself half a numidian and half a getulian. 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. English translation by william adlington, first published in 1566, reprinted in 1922 london. Two points, i would suggest, now seem established beyond reasonable doubt. The internet classics archive the defense by apuleius. He was a poet, philosopher, and rhetorician from whom numerous works survive some of doubtful authenticity. Apuleius translation spanish englishspanish dictionary. Metamorphoses, the golden ass being the metamorphoses of lucius apuleius. Rudens 2011 translation of the golden ass of apuleius against the.
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. Sarah ruden, a lyric poet as well as a highly respected translator, skillfully duplicates the verbal high jinks of apuleius s everpopular novel. Comprising 11,995 lines, 15 books and over 250 myths, the poem chronicles the history of the world from its creation to the deification of julius caesar within a loose mythicohistorical framework. All these works have been published in russian translation. Full text of apuleius the golden ass penguin classics. Butlers english translation and an english crib with discussion and commentary. English translation of the god of socrates by thomas taylor. The work, called metamorphoses by its author, narrates the adventures of a young man changed by magic into an ass. More specifically, i have been weighing sarah rudens 2011 translation of the golden ass of apuleius against the one i grew up with and have been sitting on all my life, robert gravess 1951 version. All these works have been published in russian translation 1959.