The Apologia and Florida of Apuleius of Madaura By: Lucius Apuleius (125?-180)
In "The Apologia and Florida of Apuleius of Madaura," Lucius Apuleius takes his readers on a captivating journey through his life and the challenges he faced. Combining his rhetorical skills with his gift for storytelling, Apuleius crafts a compelling narrative that allows readers to understand the man behind the words. Apuleius begins with his Apologia, a defense against accusations of sorcery and the seduction of a wealthy widow. Through this legal speech, the author showcases his intellectual prowess and ability to construct a compelling argument. His eloquence is evident in the way he weaves together anecdotes and logical reasoning to dismantle the charges against him. However, it is in the Florida that Apuleius truly shines. These literary pieces, a collection of speeches he delivered while touring cities across North Africa, display his versatility as a writer. Apuleius effortlessly transitions from public praise to humorous anecdotes, showing his ability to captivate audiences with both his wit and wisdom. Throughout the book, Apuleius shares insights into his experiences as a wanderer and the cultural differences he encountered along the way. He provides readers with a vivid portrayal of his travels, describing the people, customs, and landscapes he encountered with great detail. What makes "The Apologia and Florida of Apuleius of Madaura" particularly engaging is Apuleius' unique writing style. His prose is poetic, almost musical, with a beautiful cadence that carries the reader from one page to the next. His metaphors and wordplay add a layer of depth to his storytelling, elevating the reading experience. One of the strengths of this book is Apuleius' ability to balance self-reflection with entertainment. While the Apologia allows readers to delve into the author's personal hardships and triumphs, the Florida provide comic relief and a lighter tone, making the overall reading experience well-rounded and enjoyable. Additionally, this translation of Apuleius' work is commendable. The translator successfully captures the richness and charm of the original text, making it accessible to a broader audience. The footnotes and annotations help explain historical and cultural references, enriching the reader's understanding of the context in which Apuleius wrote. "The Apologia and Florida of Apuleius of Madaura" is a must-read for those interested in the life and writings of Lucius Apuleius. With its seamless blend of legal defense, travelogue, and literary pieces, this book takes readers on a fascinating journey through the mind and experiences of a remarkable writer. First Page: [Transcriber's Note: Out of order entries in the endnotes have been corrected.] THE APOLOGIA AND FLORIDA OF APULEIUS OF MADAURA TRANSLATED BY H.E. BUTLER FELLOW OF NEW COLLEGE OXFORD AT THE CLARENDON PRESS 1909 HENRY FROWDE, M.A. PUBLISHER TO THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD LONDON, EDINBURGH, NEW YORK TORONTO AND MELBOURNE PREFACE For the purposes of this translation I have used Helm's text of the Apologia , and Van der Vliet's text of the Florida . Both texts are published by the firm of Teubner, to whom I am indebted for permission to use their publications as the basis of this work. Divergences from the text are indicated in the footnotes, and I have made a few, perhaps unnecessary, expurgations. For the elucidation of the magical portions of the Apologia I am specially indebted to Abt's commentary ( Apologie des Apuleius , Giessen, 1906). I also owe much to the articles on Apuleius in Schanz's Geschichte der römischen Litteratur , and in Pauly Wissowa's Real Encyclopädie , and to Hildebrand's commentary on the works of Apuleius (Leipzig, 1842). H.E. BUTLER. TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION 5 THE APOLOGIA 19 THE FLORIDA 159 NOTES ON THE APOLOGIA 219 NOTES ON THE FLORIDA 235 INTRODUCTION Our authorities for the life of Apuleius are in the main the Apologia , the Florida , and the last book of the Metamorphoses ... Continue reading book >>

The Apologia and Florida of Apuleius of Madaura By: Lucius Apuleius (125?-180)

In "The Apologia and Florida of Apuleius of Madaura," Lucius Apuleius takes his readers on a captivating journey through his life and the challenges he faced. Combining his rhetorical skills with his gift for storytelling, Apuleius crafts a compelling narrative that allows readers to understand the man behind the words.

Apuleius begins with his Apologia, a defense against accusations of sorcery and the seduction of a wealthy widow. Through this legal speech, the author showcases his intellectual prowess and ability to construct a compelling argument. His eloquence is evident in the way he weaves together anecdotes and logical reasoning to dismantle the charges against him.

However, it is in the Florida that Apuleius truly shines. These literary pieces, a collection of speeches he delivered while touring cities across North Africa, display his versatility as a writer. Apuleius effortlessly transitions from public praise to humorous anecdotes, showing his ability to captivate audiences with both his wit and wisdom.

Throughout the book, Apuleius shares insights into his experiences as a wanderer and the cultural differences he encountered along the way. He provides readers with a vivid portrayal of his travels, describing the people, customs, and landscapes he encountered with great detail.

What makes "The Apologia and Florida of Apuleius of Madaura" particularly engaging is Apuleius' unique writing style. His prose is poetic, almost musical, with a beautiful cadence that carries the reader from one page to the next. His metaphors and wordplay add a layer of depth to his storytelling, elevating the reading experience.

One of the strengths of this book is Apuleius' ability to balance self-reflection with entertainment. While the Apologia allows readers to delve into the author's personal hardships and triumphs, the Florida provide comic relief and a lighter tone, making the overall reading experience well-rounded and enjoyable.

Additionally, this translation of Apuleius' work is commendable. The translator successfully captures the richness and charm of the original text, making it accessible to a broader audience. The footnotes and annotations help explain historical and cultural references, enriching the reader's understanding of the context in which Apuleius wrote.

"The Apologia and Florida of Apuleius of Madaura" is a must-read for those interested in the life and writings of Lucius Apuleius. With its seamless blend of legal defense, travelogue, and literary pieces, this book takes readers on a fascinating journey through the mind and experiences of a remarkable writer.

First Page:

[Transcriber's Note: Out of order entries in the endnotes have been corrected.]

THE APOLOGIA AND FLORIDA OF APULEIUS OF MADAURA

TRANSLATED

BY H.E. BUTLER

FELLOW OF NEW COLLEGE

OXFORD AT THE CLARENDON PRESS

1909

HENRY FROWDE, M.A. PUBLISHER TO THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD LONDON, EDINBURGH, NEW YORK TORONTO AND MELBOURNE

PREFACE

For the purposes of this translation I have used Helm's text of the Apologia , and Van der Vliet's text of the Florida . Both texts are published by the firm of Teubner, to whom I am indebted for permission to use their publications as the basis of this work. Divergences from the text are indicated in the footnotes, and I have made a few, perhaps unnecessary, expurgations. For the elucidation of the magical portions of the Apologia I am specially indebted to Abt's commentary ( Apologie des Apuleius , Giessen, 1906). I also owe much to the articles on Apuleius in Schanz's Geschichte der römischen Litteratur , and in Pauly Wissowa's Real Encyclopädie , and to Hildebrand's commentary on the works of Apuleius (Leipzig, 1842).

H.E. BUTLER.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE

INTRODUCTION 5

THE APOLOGIA 19

THE FLORIDA 159

NOTES ON THE APOLOGIA 219

NOTES ON THE FLORIDA 235

INTRODUCTION

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