The Apologia and Florida of Apuleius of Madaura by Apuleius
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"The Apologia and Florida of Apuleius of Madaura" by Apuleius is a collection of philosophical and rhetorical works written in the 2nd century AD. This text primarily showcases Apuleius's defense against accusations of sorcery and other charges in a court setting, while also reflecting the intellectual and cultural milieu of the Roman Empire. The central narrative unfolds during his trial, where Apuleius employs eloquence and wit to refute his detractors and defend
his reputation. At the start of "The Apologia," Apuleius stands before Maximus Claudius and other judges, bracing himself against unfounded accusations from Sicinius Aemilianus, which include charges of magic and immoral conduct. He expresses confidence in his innocence, articulating the absurdity of the claims against him. His opening arguments deftly analyze the ludicrous nature of the accusations, emphasizing the distinctions between his philosophical pursuits and the outlandish accusations made by his opponents. This sets the stage for a blend of personal narrative and philosophical discourse, revealing Apuleius's character as a learned individual defending his honor in a vibrant and contentious legal environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Apuleius |
|---|---|
| Translator | Butler, Harold Edgeworth, 1878-1951 |
| LoC No. | 09032668 |
| Title | The Apologia and Florida of Apuleius of Madaura |
| Credits |
Produced by Curtis Weyant, Linda Cantoni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Case Western Reserve University Preservation Department Digital Library) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Apuleius -- Translations into English |
| Subject | Speeches, addresses, etc., Latin -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 26294 |
| Release Date | Aug 13, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 7299 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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