Apuleius

Apuleius was a Latin author and Platonist philosopher of the 2nd century CE, born in North Africa and connected with Carthage. He is best known for 'The Golden Ass' (the 'Metamorphoses'), the only Latin novel to survive complete, a witty and fantastical tale that includes the famous story of Cupid and Psyche; he also wrote a courtroom speech defending himself against a charge of magic and several philosophical works. He was a celebrated public speaker of his day.