The Golden Ass (Metamorphoses)

Name: The Golden Ass (Metamorphoses)
Author: Apuleius

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The Golden Ass (Metamorphoses)

Apuleius

English

1998

310 pages

6 images

Miscellany Classical Mysteries Literature Neoplatonism

The Classical Mysteries Literature & Poetry

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A man obsessed with magic accidentally turns himself into a donkey, forcing him to witness the cruelty and absurdity of Roman society. This ancient novel balances raunchy comedy with deep spiritual longing. It asks if curiosity is a path to wisdom or a fast track to destruction.

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Map of the Provinces of the Roman Empire at the death of Antoninus Pius (AD 161)

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Map of ancient Greece showing regions, cities, and islands.

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A map of Asia Minor and surrounding regions, including the Mediterranean and Black Seas, with ancient place names.

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Map of North Africa and the Mediterranean Sea showing key locations from the text.

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Map of Italy and Sicily showing key locations from the narrative.

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Map of the Near and Middle East showing ancient regions and major bodies of water.

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The Golden Ass (Metamorphoses)

Apuleius

English

1998

310 pages

6 images

Miscellany Classical Mysteries Literature Neoplatonism

The Classical Mysteries Literature & Poetry

About This Book

literaturephilosophyneoplatonismhistory

A man obsessed with magic accidentally turns himself into a donkey, forcing him to witness the cruelty and absurdity of Roman society. This ancient novel balances raunchy comedy with deep spiritual longing. It asks if curiosity is a path to wisdom or a fast track to destruction.

Illustrations6

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