Apuleius: Metamorphoses, Book 1

by James S. Ruebel

Overview

An annotated edition of Book 1 of Apuleius' novel Metamorphoses, this text is suitable for a student's first unadapted author, or in combination with other readings at the intermediate level. Book 1 exhibits the spontaneity and ebullience of Apuleius' Latin as well as his ability to engage the reader with a lively story. It is the perfect text to put variety into the Latin curriculum.
Special Features
· Introduction
· Foreword, "Book One and Apuleius' Metamorphoses," by Steven Nimis
· Latin text based on R. Helm (Teubner, 2nd edition, 1913)
· Same page vocabulary and grammatical/syntactical notes
· Complete Latin-English vocabulary
· Select bibliography of works in English, for the student interpreter

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780865164840
Publisher:	Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	01/28/2000
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	105
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.40(d)
Language:	Latin

Editorial Reviews

An annotated edition of Book 1 of Apuleius' novel<-->a good first unadapted text for the Latin student. Includes a complete vocabulary, grammatical/vocabulary notes, and a bibliography of English interpretive texts. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

Schools at the advanced high school to college grade levels which still have curriculums of Latin studies will welcome this annotated edition of Apeleius' novel classic. Apuleius: Metamorphoses Book 1 can be used in combination with other readings and provides Latin text, notes and vocabulary perfect for undergraduates.