Auctor and Actor: A Narratological Reading of Apuleius's the Golden Ass
"In this scholarly and lively study, John J. Winkler tackles the  elusive  meaning of one of the most famous and most arcane works of classical  literature.  Applying methods intelligently derived from recent advances in French  narratology, Winkler builds a persuasive case for a new look at  Apuleius's  discursive and historical strategies."  --Marc E. Blanchard,  Comparative  Literature"This sophisticated, imaginative, erudite work belongs on the  shelf of  every classicist interested in literary theory, popular culture, satire,  or  religion."  --Amy Richlin, Classical World"Winkler's book is a magnificent performance: quite apart from a  mighty  range of classical learning, and a style full of sophistication, verve  and  personality, he deploys with authority and with such clarity as is  possible a  sensitive and largely jargon-free modern narratology philologorum in  usum."  --Ken  Dowden, The Classical Review