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Description
The story of Cupid and Psyche is part of The Golden Ass or Metamorphoses, a Latin novel by Apuleius (second century A.D.). It is both a charming fairytale and an allegory of the search of the Soul for happiness and fulfillment. This edition, the first with a full commentary in English to... read more
First Sentence
The story is told to Charite, held prisoner by a band of robbers, by their housekeeper, described as delira et temulenta ... anicula (6.25.1).
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Authors & Contributors
- Apuleius (Author)
- M. G. Balme
- James Morwood
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