Apuleius
The Golden Ass (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199540556
- author:
- Apuleius
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 19.56 x 1.78 x 12.7 centimetres
- Genre:
- Literary essays
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Golden Ass is a unique and entertaining Latin novel that has survived in its entirety. The story follows Lucius, whose curiosity and fascination for sex and magic lead to his transformation into an ass.
After a series of trials and humiliations, Lucius is ultimately transformed back into human shape by the kindness of the Goddess Isis. This blend of romantic adventure, fable, and religious testament makes The Golden Ass a seminal work of European literature.
This new translation is faithful to the meaning of the Latin, while capturing the exuberant gaiety of the original. With its rich and varied narrative, The Golden Ass is a fascinating read that offers insights into the author's unique vision and style.
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