The Transformations of Lucius Otherwise Known as the Golden Ass

Lucius Apuleius; Robert Graves [Translation]

Published by The Folio Society, London, 1960

About this Item

A first illustrated Folio Society edition of Apuleius"s The Golden Ass, translated by Robert Graves, with striking artwork by Michael Ayrton. In the publisher's original pictorial paper vellum covered boards, with the original slipcase.This volume is the first edition published by The Folio Society.this edition features nine striking two-colour lithographs by British artist Michael Ayrton. Collated, complete.This volume contains Robert Graves"s modern English translation of The Golden Ass, the only complete surviving Latin novel from antiquity.Lucius Apuleius was a 2nd-century Roman philosopher and satirist, known for his eclectic style and religious themes. This volume follows Lucius"s transformation into a donkey and his journey through magical mishaps, culminating in spiritual salvation through the goddess Isis. In the publisher's original pictorial paper vellum covered boards. Externally, very smart. Slight offsetting and age toning to paper vellum. One or two very slight handling marks, with the slightest rubbing and bumping to extremities. Slipcase, smart. Slight cracking to upper extremities. slight rubbing and bumping resulting in minor loss to paper. Small perforation to tail of spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Very Good Indeed.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Transformations of Lucius Otherwise Known as the Golden Ass
• Publisher: The Folio Society, London
• Publication Date: 1960
• Binding: Hardback
• Illustrator: Michael Ayrton
• Edition: First edition.
• Condition: Very Good Indeed
• Book Type: book
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