Title: The Fable of Cupid and Psyche, translated from the Latin of Apuleius: to which are added, a poetical paraphrase on the speech of Diotima, in the Banquet of Plato; four hymns, &c. &c. With an introduction, in which the meaning of the fable is unfolded Author: Apuleius Place: London Publisher: Printed for the author, and sold by Leigh and Sotheby Date: 1795 Description: [4], xvii, [3], 152 pp. Translated by Thomas Taylor (8vo) 19x11 cm (7½x4¼"), modern half calf & marbled boards, spine ruled in gilt, morocco lettering piece, raised bands. First Edition in English. First printing in English of these writings by the neoplatonist philosopher whose "Metamorphoses" or Golden Ass is the only Latin novel that has survived in its entirety. All the works in this volume are concerned with the interpretation of Eros as it exists in the soul. Ink name to title page. Lot Amendments Condition: Very good or better in fine modern binding. Item number: 285327
Title: The Fable of Cupid and Psyche, translated from the Latin of Apuleius: to which are added, a poetical paraphrase on the speech of Diotima, in the Banquet of Plato; four hymns, &c. &c. With an introduction, in which the meaning of the fable is unfolded Author: Apuleius Place: London Publisher: Printed for the author, and sold by Leigh and Sotheby Date: 1795 Description: [4], xvii, [3], 152 pp. Translated by Thomas Taylor (8vo) 19x11 cm (7½x4¼"), modern half calf & marbled boards, spine ruled in gilt, morocco lettering piece, raised bands. First Edition in English. First printing in English of these writings by the neoplatonist philosopher whose "Metamorphoses" or Golden Ass is the only Latin novel that has survived in its entirety. All the works in this volume are concerned with the interpretation of Eros as it exists in the soul. Ink name to title page. Lot Amendments Condition: Very good or better in fine modern binding. Item number: 285327
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