Cupid and Psyche: An adaptation of the story in The Golden Ass of Apuelius / Edition 1

by M. G. Balme, J. H. W. Morwood

Overview

An adaptation of the story in The Golden Ass of Apuleius by M.G. Balme and J.H.W. Morwood.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780199120475
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	09/09/1976
Series:	Greek and Latin Classics - Imperial Librar
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	80
Product dimensions:	8.78(w) x 6.50(h) x 0.19(d)

Table of Contents

List of illustrationsIntroduction1. Venus is angry2. Psyche's Funeral Marriage3. Psyche's Paradise4. Psyche gets her way5. The sisters vent their spleen6. The sisters prepare for battle7. Psyche panics8. Murder miscarries9. Exeunt the sisters; re-enter Venus10. Venus takes revenge11. Psyche's ordeals12. Happy ever afterPractise sentences and exercises in translationVocabulary

Editorial Reviews

"Very useful and engaging as an introduction to Latin literature."—E.M. Bradley, Dartmouth College

"Perfect for grammatical review...Extremely attractive presentation."—Jackson Bryce, Carleton College

"[My students] are excited about using Cupid and Psyche as a supplementary reader next semester."—Deborah MacInnes, Duke University

"An excellent introduction to 'real' Latin; it maintains interest while providing solid and reliable grammatical and syntactical information."—Allan Kershaw, Pennsylvania State University

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