Apuleius graves robert translator (10 risultati)

Mass-market paperback. Condizione: Good. 4TH. POCKET, 1964. 4TH. Good. 241 p.

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

Paperback. Condizione: 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.…

Soft cover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. 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 Lucius. At the end of the novel, he is revealed to be from Madaurus, the hometown of Apuleius himself. The plot revolves around the protagonist's curiosity (curiositas) and insatiable desire to see and practice magic. While trying to perform a spell to transform into a bird, he is accidentally transformed into an ass. This leads to a long journey, literal and metaphorical, filled with inset tales. // This is a 1st edition paperback in good condition-the cover is a creased & rubbed & the text pages beginning to 'brown'. (298 pages & 4 pages of book advertisments).…

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 294 pages. 8.00x5.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.

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

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition of the Robert Graves translation. Limited Edition. No. 1854 of 2000 copies. Signed by the translator in black ink at top of back colophon: "Robert Graves." Original publisher's marbled paper-covered boards backed with light beige leather. Original beige paper dust jacket and original beige paper-covered slipcase included. Gilt lettering on book spine. Top edge gilt. Marbled boards feature red, white, black, and beige colors. Dust jacket is solid beige and has black lettering printed on spine. Slipcase has black lettering printed on front panel and spine. 1950 or 1951 (title page states, "1950"; back colophon states, "1951"). Book: 4 3/4" x 7 3/4." Slipcase: 5" x 8." 298 pages, complete. Pages are virtually pristine and intact except for light age toning. Covers are virtually pristine and intact except for light to moderate age toning (most noticeable on spine which is now a light beige color). Binding is tight. Dust jacket is clean and intact except for slight wear to extremities and browning to spine. Slipcase is clean and intact except for slight wear to extremities, browning throughout, and a small dampstain on top edge. A Near Fine book in a Very Good dust jacket with a Very Good slipcase. The famous ancient Roman novel by Numidian author and philosopher, Lucius Apuleius (c. 124-?). This edition was translated by Robert Graves. Back colophon: "[Signature of Robert Graves] This edition of Apuleius' Golden Ass, translated by Robert Graves, was first published in 1951. The typography and the binding were designed by Jan Tschichold. It is set in Monotype Lutetia, and printed by Silk & Terry Ltd, London and Birmingham, on Blue-White Wove paper made by Wiggins, Teape & Co, Ltd. The binding, with a marbled paper supplied by Douglas Cockerell & Son, is by James Burn & Co, London. The edition is limited to 2000 copies humbered and signed by the translator of which this is No. 1854 ["1854" handwitten in blue ink]." The Transformations of Lucius, also known as the Metamorphoses or The Golden Ass, is a picaresque novel that chronicles the trials and tribulations of the titular Lucius after he is magically transformed, by accident, into an ass (donkey). Lucius, originally a member of the Roman country aristocracy, is then forced into many situations ranging from the lamentable to the humorous to the obscene in which he often courts humiliation, death, or both. Over the course of his misadventures, Lucius sees and experiences first-hand the plight of slaves and the lower classes of Roman society. Interspersed among his story are separate tales including the Tale of Cupid and Psyche (also notable for being a rare instance of a fairy tale being presented in an ancient literary text). The Golden Ass is notable for being the only ancient Roman novel in Latin to have survived in its entirety. Signed by Author(s).…

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

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. Limited Edition. Book & DJ are in Fine condition. Slipcase has minor marks to spine and top edge, otherwise in great condition. First Edition of the Robert Graves translation. Limited Edition No. 640 of 2000 copies. Signed by the translator in black ink at top of back colophon: "Robert Graves." Original publisher's marbled paper-covered boards backed with light beige leather. Gilt lettering on book spine. Top edge gilt. Marbled boards feature red, white, black, and beige. Dust jacket is solid beige and has black lettering printed on spine. Slipcase has black lettering printed on front panel and spine. 1950 or 1951 (title page states, "1950"; back colophon states, "1951"). Book: 4 3/4" x 7 3/4." Slipcase: 5" x 8." 298 pages, complete. The famous ancient Roman novel by Numidian author and philosopher, Lucius Apuleius. This edition was translated by Robert Graves. Back colophon: "[Signature of Robert Graves] This edition of Apuleius' Golden Ass, translated by Robert Graves, was first published in 1951. The typography and the binding were designed by Jan Tschichold. It is set in Monotype Lutetia, and printed by Silk & Terry Ltd, London and Birmingham, on Blue-White Wove paper made by Wiggins, Teape & Co, Ltd. The binding, with a marbled paper supplied by Douglas Cockerell & Son, is by James Burn & Co, London. This edition is limited to 2000 copies numbered and signed by the translator of which this is No. 640. The Transformations of Lucius, also known as the Metamorphoses or The Golden Ass, is a picaresque novel that chronicles the trials and tribulations of Lucius after he is magically transformed, by accident, into an ass. Lucius, originally a member of the Roman country aristocracy, is then forced into many situations ranging from the lamentable to the humorous to the obscene in which he often courts humiliation, death, or both. Over the course of his misadventures, Lucius sees and experiences first-hand the plight of slaves and the lower classes of Roman society. Interspersed among his story are separate tales including the Tale of Cupid and Psyche (therefore notable for being a rare instance of a fairy tale being presented in an ancient literary text). The Golden Ass is remarkable for being the only ancient Roman novel in Latin to have survived in its entirety. Signed by Author(s).…