LibriVox recording in Latin of "Histroria Apollohii Regis Tyri"
by an anonymous author, read by zaaf, proofed by Memnon, and
produced by Karen Merline. Apollonius of Tyre is the subject of
an ancient short novella, popular during medieval times.
Existing in numerous forms in many languages, the text is
thought to be translated from an ancient Greek manuscript, now
lost. The earliest manuscripts of the tale, in a Latin version,
date from the 9th or 10th century; the most widespread Latin
versions are those of Gottfried von Viterbo, who incorporated it
into his Pantheon of 1185 as if it were actual history, and a
version in the Gesta Romanorum. Shakespeare's play Pericles,
Prince of Tyre was based in part on Gower's version, with the
change of name probably inspired by Philip Sidney's Arcadia.
Apollonius of Tyre was also a source for his plays Twelfth Night
and The Comedy of Errors. (Summary by Wikipedia) For more free
audio books or to become a volunteer reader, visit LibriVox.org