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The Golden Ass, originally titled The Metamorphoses of Apuleius, is the only ancient Roman novel in Latin to have survived in full. This bawdy, frolicsome, and richly imaginative tale follows the curious Lucius, a young man from Madaurus (also the hometown of the author, Apuleius), whose fascination with magic leads him into trouble. Attempting to transform into a bird through a spell, Lucius is instead turned into an ass, setting off a long and eventful journey-both literal and metaphorical. Along the way, Lucius encounters a series of humorous, tragic, and magical tales, woven into the novel's narrative fabric. Ultimately, it is the intervention of the goddess Isis that restores him to his human form, and he becomes a devoted member of her cult. This timeless work offers readers a glimpse into the ancient world through a mix of farce, philosophy, and mysticism, making it a timeless favorite for two thousand years. Jack Lindsay's version is the first English translation to include risqué passages that were previously either omitted or rendered in Latin. This Warbler Classics edition features sixteen exquisite images by Jean de Bosschère, which first appeared in a limited edition of The Golden Ass in 1923.
Editions of The Golden Ass (Warbler Classics Illustrated Edition)
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781965684085
- EBook
- ISBN 9781965684092
- Kindle
- ISBN B0DJWP1QQX
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The Golden Ass, originally titled The Metamorphoses of Apuleius, is the only ancient Roman novel in Latin to have survived in full. This bawdy, frolicsome, and richly imaginative tale follows the curious Lucius, a young man from Madaurus (also the hometown of the author, Apuleius), whose fascination with magic leads him into trouble. Attempting to transform into a bird through a spell, Lucius is instead turned into an ass, setting off a long and eventful journey-both literal and metaphorical. Along the way, Lucius encounters a series of humorous, tragic, and magical tales, woven into the novel's narrative fabric. Ultimately, it is the intervention of the goddess Isis that restores him to his human form, and he becomes a devoted member of her cult. This timeless work offers readers a glimpse into the ancient world through a mix of farce, philosophy, and mysticism, making it a timeless favorite for two thousand years. Jack Lindsay's version is the first English translation to include risqué passages that were previously either omitted or rendered in Latin. This Warbler Classics edition features sixteen exquisite images by Jean de Bosschère, which first appeared in a limited edition of The Golden Ass in 1923.
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The Golden Ass, originally titled The Metamorphoses of Apuleius, is the only ancient Roman novel in Latin to have survived in full. This bawdy, frolicsome, and richly imaginative tale follows the curious Lucius, a young man from Madaurus (also the hometown of the author, Apuleius), whose fascination with magic leads him into trouble. Attempting to transform into a bird through a spell, Lucius is instead turned into an ass, setting off a long and eventful journey-both literal and metaphorical. Along the way, Lucius encounters a series of humorous, tragic, and magical tales, woven into the novel's narrative fabric. Ultimately, it is the intervention of the goddess Isis that restores him to his human form, and he becomes a devoted member of her cult. This timeless work offers readers a glimpse into the ancient world through a mix of farce, philosophy, and mysticism, making it a timeless favorite for two thousand years. Jack Lindsay's version is the first English translation to include risqué passages that were previously either omitted or rendered in Latin. This Warbler Classics edition features sixteen exquisite images by Jean de Bosschère, which first appeared in a limited edition of The Golden Ass in 1923.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Golden Ass (Warbler Classics Illustrated Edition)?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Classic fiction: literary and general
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How long is The Golden Ass (Warbler Classics Illustrated Edition) and how many pages does it have?
The Golden Ass (Warbler Classics Illustrated Edition) has 242 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Golden Ass (Warbler Classics Illustrated Edition)?
Lucius Apuleius; Jack Lindsay (Introduction by, Translated with commentary by); Jean de Bosschère (Illustrator)
Who is the Publisher of the book The Golden Ass (Warbler Classics Illustrated Edition)?
Warbler Classics
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The Golden Ass (Warbler Classics Illustrated Edition) is available as paperback(ISBN 9781965684085) and ebook(ISBN 9781965684092) and kindle(ISBN B0DJWP1QQX)
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