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Lucius Apuleius

123-180

Lucius Apuleius was a Roman writer and philosopher born around 124 AD in Madaura, in the Roman province of Numidia, which is now part of Algeria.

Biography

Lucius Apuleius was a Roman writer and philosopher born around 124 AD in Madaura, in the Roman province of Numidia, which is now part of Algeria.

He is primarily known for his work 'The Golden Ass', a comedic novel that combines elements of satire, mythology, and philosophy.

Apuleius was also a prominent orator and philosopher, and he is attributed with various philosophical and rhetorical works.

His life was marked by his travels and his involvement in the intellectual life of his time.

Although his exact life is not fully documented, his literary legacy persists to this day..