Apuleius (born ca. 125 AD), one of the great stylists of Latin literature, was a prominent figure in Roman Africa best known for his picaresque novel Metamorphoses or The Golden Ass. This edition, new to the Loeb Classical Library, contains Apuleius' other surviving works that are considered genuine.
Lucius Apuleius Livres
Apulée était un écrivain en prose latine dont la vie s'est déroulée sous l'Empire romain. D'origine berbère, il s'est profondément immergé dans la philosophie platonicienne, a beaucoup voyagé et a été initié à divers cultes mystiques. Son moment le plus célèbre fut une défense spirituelle et brillante qu'il prononça devant un proconsul et des magistrats, où il fut accusé d'avoir utilisé la magie pour gagner les faveurs et la fortune d'une riche veuve. Son écriture se caractérise par sa profondeur intellectuelle et sa narration vivante, reflétant un esprit façonné par des expériences diverses et une quête philosophique.







Peter Singer has breathed new life into Apuleius's The Golden Ass-a hilarious, bawdy tale and one of the earliest novels-accentuating its remarkable empathy for animals.
The Tale of Cupid and Psyche
- 102pages
- 4 heures de lecture
Is Cupid and Psyche a romance, a folktale, a Platonic allegory of the nature of the soul, a Jungian tale of individuation, or an archetypal dream? This book provides a translation of this best known section of Apuleius' Golden Ass.
The Metamorphosis: Or, Golden Ass, and Philosophical Works, of Apuleius
- 432pages
- 16 heures de lecture
The Golden Ass (Royal Collector's Edition) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket)
- 204pages
- 8 heures de lecture
The story follows Lucius, whose quest to master magic takes an unexpected turn when a spell intended to transform him into a bird instead turns him into an ass. This transformation sets him on a lengthy journey filled with both physical adventures and deeper, metaphorical experiences, enriched by various inset tales that explore themes of identity and the nature of magic.
The Golden Asse
- 262pages
- 10 heures de lecture
Lucius's reckless curiosity leads him to experiment with forbidden magic, resulting in his transformation into a donkey. As he navigates a comical yet perilous world, his new perspective allows him to observe human folly and societal secrets, providing sharp social commentary. His adventures through bustling marketplaces, encounters with cunning gods, and conversations with a talking parrot challenge him to confront themes of love, fate, and the absurdity of life. The story blends humor with deeper insights as Lucius seeks to regain his human form.
Jediná dochovaná soudní řeč z období římského císařství. Apuleiova „Apologie“ neboli „Vlastní obhajoba proti nařčení z čarodějnictví“ je řeč, kterou Apuleius pronesl na svou obranu před soudem a která mu zachránila život. Ve své psané formě byla autorem upravena pro publikaci, nicméně stále je svou povahou apologií. Je to jediná dochovaná latinská soudní apologie z císařské doby. Apuleius využívá svých rozsáhlých znalostí i svého rétorského umění a vyvrací obžalobu bod po bodu, počínaje obviněním z čištění zubů (!) až po pitvání ryb, které prováděl prý za magickými účely. Prémie Antické knihovny 1986-1987.



