The metamorphosis of Apuleius
Pasquale J. Accardo
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The metamorphosis of Apuleius
Published
2002
Publisher
Fairleigh Dickinson University Press
Pages
323
ISBN-10
0838639232
Description
"The Metamorphosis of Apuleius traces two millennia of changes in the major inserted tale in the second century Metamorphoses (or Golden Ass), the only classical Latin novel to survive in a complete text. This most charming "Tale of Cupid and Psyche" was both popular in its own day and became the subject of allegorical intepretation into the Dark Ages. However, it became lost in the Middle Ages, probably in part because of the parent novel's fairly explicit eroticism and militant paganism (not counting its possible anti-Christian jibes). Resurfacing in the Renaissance from a single surviving manuscript, it again became the subject of allegorization and spawned a large number of translations and adaptations which have continued up to the present day, with C. S. Lewis's Till We Have Faces being only one of the more notable recent retellings."--BOOK JACKET.
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How many pages are in The metamorphosis of Apuleius?
This edition of The metamorphosis of Apuleius has approximately 323 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The metamorphosis of Apuleius?
For most readers, The metamorphosis of Apuleius typically takes between 6h 44m and 4h 29m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 80,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 23m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 80,750 words
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What is the word count of The metamorphosis of Apuleius?
The estimated word count for The metamorphosis of Apuleius is approximately 80,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The metamorphosis of Apuleius?
The metamorphosis of Apuleius was written by Pasquale J. Accardo.
When was The metamorphosis of Apuleius published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2002. The original work may have been published on a different date.