Apuleius graves robert translator (8 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 294 pages. 8.25x5.75x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 294 pages. 8.25x5.75x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Reprint. Very good paperback copy; edges slightly dust-toned and nicked. Spine creased. Light foxing and ink marks to wrappers. Previous owner's inscription and book plate. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; 298 pages, 4 unnumbered pages ; 19 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (p. 212-213) and index. Contents; The story of Aristomenes -- At Milo's house -- The story of Thelyphron -- The Festival of Laughter -- Lucius is transformed -- The bandits' cave -- Cupid and Psyche -- Defeat of the bandits -- At the stud-farm -- With the eunuch priests -- At the mill-house -- With the market-gardener and the Centurion -- At the councillor's house -- Under the trainer -- The goddess Isis intervenes -- The ass is transformed -- At the bar. Subjects; Apuleius ; Translations into English. Latin fiction Translations into English. Latin fiction. Metamorphosis ; Fiction. Mythology, Classical ; Fiction. Satire: Latin literature. 1 Kg.…

Reprint. Very good paperback copy; edges slightly dust-toned and nicked. Spine creased. Light foxing and ink marks to wrappers. Previous owner's inscription and book plate. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; 298 pages, 4 unnumbered pages ; 19 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (p. 212-213) and index. Contents; The story of Aristomenes -- At Milo's house -- The story of Thelyphron -- The Festival of Laughter -- Lucius is transformed -- The bandits' cave -- Cupid and Psyche -- Defeat of the bandits -- At the stud-farm -- With the eunuch priests -- At the mill-house -- With the market-gardener and the Centurion -- At the councillor's house -- Under the trainer -- The goddess Isis intervenes -- The ass is transformed -- At the bar. Subjects; Apuleius ; Translations into English. Latin fiction Translations into English. Latin fiction. Metamorphosis ; Fiction. Mythology, Classical ; Fiction. Satire: Latin literature. 1 Kg.…

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 294 pages. 8.25x5.75x1.00 inches. In Stock.

paperback. Zustand: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Zustand: Good. Cover is worn and faded, with small marks and scuffs on both covers and spine. Some small marks to the textblock.

Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. A finely produced limited edition of Apuleius? classic Roman novel, presented here in Robert Graves? influential modern English translation. Issued by Penguin as a special signed edition, this volume combines classical literature with mid-century British book design, featuring high-quality paper, restrained typography, and traditional marbled endpapers, all housed in a matching slipcase. KEY FEATURES +++ Visuals: Hand-marbled paper endpapers in red, black, and cream; clean typographic title pages. +++ Binding: Publisher?s cream cloth boards with smooth pale vellum-like spine panel, gilt titling to spine; housed in the original slipcase with issued dust jacket. +++ Content: Complete text of Apuleius? The Golden Ass, including the celebrated tale of Cupid and Psyche, translated by Robert Graves. +++ Associated Names: Signed by Robert Graves on the limitation page. CONDITION: Fine -- The book is clean, bright, and tight with no flaws or blemishes, presenting as gift quality. Dust jacket is Very Good+ with even age toning and a faint rub at the top of the spine. Slipcase is solid and intact, showing light age toning consistent with mid-century materials. +++ Imprint: Penguin Books limited signed edition, typography and binding designed by Jan Tschichold; printed by Silk & Terry Ltd. +++ Specs: 7.5 inches tall; x, 198, [1] pages. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE Lucius Apuleius? The Golden Ass stands as the only complete Latin novel to survive from antiquity, offering a vivid blend of satire, mythology, eroticism, and religious transformation. Its episodic structure and fantastical tone influenced later European narrative traditions, from Renaissance romance through modern magical realism. Robert Graves? translation, first published in the mid-20th century, brought renewed literary attention to Apuleius by emphasizing narrative clarity, wit, and psychological depth. This signed Penguin limited edition reflects a moment when Penguin Books sought to bridge classical scholarship and fine press sensibility, making canonical texts both accessible and collectable. SUBJECTS: Classical Roman Literature, Latin Novels, Mythology, Cupid and Psyche, Classical Translation, Ancient Rome Limited Edition. Hardcover with dust jacket and slipcase. #1954/2000.…