The Metamorphoses Ascribed To Lucius Of Patrae (1919)

By Ben Edwin Perry

Book Overview

The book titled ""The Metamorphoses Ascribed To Lucius Of Patrae"" was written by Ben Edwin Perry and was published in 1919. The book is a translation of the ancient Greek novel ""Metamorphoses"" which is attributed to Lucius of Patrae. The novel is a work of fiction and tells the story of a young man named Lucius who is transformed into a donkey after he is caught stealing a magic potion. The novel follows Lucius' adventures as a donkey and his eventual transformation back into a human. The book is divided into 11 chapters and includes a preface and introduction by the author. The translation is faithful to the original text and includes footnotes to explain certain terms and references. The book also includes an appendix which provides additional information about the novel and its authorship. Overall, ""The Metamorphoses Ascribed To Lucius Of Patrae"" is a classic work of ancient Greek literature that has been translated into English for modern readers. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of ancient Greece and its literary traditions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 110491851X
• ISBN13: 9781104918514
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 82 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"