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100	1		_aApuleius
245	1	4	_aThe Apologia and Florida of Apuleius of Madaura
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2008-08-13
508			_aProduced by Curtis Weyant, Linda Cantoni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Case Western Reserve University Preservation Department Digital Library)
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aApuleius -- Translations into English
653			_aSpeeches, addresses, etc., Latin -- Translations into English
700	1		_aButler, Harold Edgeworth, _d1878-1951
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26294
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