The Golden Asse
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The Golden Ass is an outstanding Roman epic novel written by Apuleius. In this fabulous work, the author combined philosophy, morality and magic, creating an unparalleled masterpiece of world literature. The main character, Lucius, a reckless young man, finds himself under a magical spell and turns into a donkey. His travels, dangers and adventures reveal new worlds and incredible stories to the reader. In addition, the book contains numerous information about the religious and socio-cultural atmosphere of the ancient Roman world. "The Golden Donkey" is a unique work that fascinates with its mystery, depth of symbolism and lyrical prose.
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Data sheet
- Name of the Author
- Apuleius
- Language
- English
- Release date
- 2006-02-22
- Title
- The Golden Asse
- Translator
- William Adlington
- Subject
- Classical literature
Metamorphosis -- Fiction
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The Golden Ass is an outstanding Roman epic novel written by Apuleius. In this fabulous work, the author combined philosophy, morality and magic, creating an un...