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Apuleius, The Golden Ass, and the Story of Thelyphron

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About the lecture

In this lecture we provide an introduction to Apuleius (c. 125-90), his Metamorphoses (usually referred to as The Golden Ass), and the story of Thelyphron that appears in Book 2 of The Golden Ass. As we move through the lecture, we consider: (i) the figure of Apuleius himself, his interest in philosophy and natural history, and his trial for witchcraft in c. 158/9; (ii) the basic story of The Golden Ass – the transformation of the main character, Lucius, into a donkey, and his adventures around Greece; and (iii) the story of Thelyphron, which Lucius hears at a dinner party at his aunt’s house.

About the lecturer

Dr Regine May is Associate Professor in Latin Language and Literature at the University of Leeds, with a special interest in ancient drama and the Latin novel. Her most recent publications include a book on Apuleius' use of Roman comedy, tragedy and mime, Apuleius and Drama: The Ass on Stage (2006), and a commentary on Apuleius Metamorphoses Book 1: With an Introduction, Translation and Notes(2013).

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May, R. (2023, February 27). Prose Literature B (J282/03) - Apuleius, The Golden Ass, and the Story of Thelyphron [Video]. MASSOLIT. https://massolit.io/options/sagae-thessalae-and-personae-non-gratae?auth=0&lesson=12692&option=2615&type=lesson

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May, R. "Prose Literature B (J282/03) – Apuleius, The Golden Ass, and the Story of Thelyphron." MASSOLIT, uploaded by MASSOLIT, 27 Feb 2023, https://massolit.io/options/sagae-thessalae-and-personae-non-gratae?auth=0&lesson=12692&option=2615&type=lesson