The Golden Ass

tumblr_nnsc7cLGEU1qa895jo1_540The Metamorphoses of Apuleius, which St. Augustine referred to as The Golden Ass (Asinus aureus), is the only Ancient Roman novel in Latin to survive in its entirety. The plot revolves around the protagonist’s curiosity (curiositas) and insatiable desire to see and practice magic. While trying to perform a spell to transform into a bird, he is accidentally transformed into an ass. This leads to a long journey, literal and metaphorical, filled with in-set tales.

You can read the full text of The Golden Ass here. Translated by William Adlington.
You can find more information about Apuleius & The Golden Ass here and here.

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