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Images and vocabulary derived from historiography abound in Apuleius’ novel, especially in the episode of Lucius and the greengrocer (9.32-38): their relevance shows that the author’s scope goes far beyond parody. Exact quotations are limited to Sallustius, with the aim of elevating the style.
