Apuleius: Amor und Psyche. Eine märchenhafte Liebesgeschichte

The mythological love story of the young god Amor and the beautiful princess Psyche, embedded by Apuleius in his novel "Metamorphoses," captivates students with its exciting fairy-tale plot as well as its affectionate and witty characterization of the characters. The great gods are humorously brought down into the everyday world of comedy. The two lovers undergo a process of maturation and provide young people with opportunities for identification.

The present selection of texts contains many direct speeches, showcasing the author's rhetorical skill—despite linguistic simplifications for the sake of smooth reading. In the 20 text chapters, all important stylistic devices are explained and practiced. Short explanations precede the exercises aimed at systematizing vocabulary and grammar knowledge. Images and interpretation tasks offer a variety of stimuli for a creative engagement with the text.