Apuleius

Apuleius (125–170) was a writer, philosopher and novelist.

Also recorded as Lucius Apuleius.

Apuleius in brief

Born
125
Died
170
Known for
writer, philosopher, novelist, poet, rhetorician, physician and lawyer
Place of birth
Madauros
Contents

Overview

Born at Madauros in 125, died at Roman Carthage in 170.

In detail

the recorded working language is Latin.

The field of work recorded is philosophy, legal work and rhetoric. The authority associates the name with Middle Platonism.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Carthage.

Works named in the authority record are The Golden Ass and Apologia.

Work by Apuleius is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Victoria.

Sources

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    “Apuleius”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q170512: Apuleius

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