The Golden Ass by Apuleius
Metamorphoses
This classic novel follows the protagonist, a young man who is transformed into a donkey after meddling with magic he doesn't understand. His journey takes him through a series of adventures, where he encounters a variety of characters from different walks of life and gets into all sorts of trouble. Through his experiences, he gains a deeper understanding of the human condition and the world around him. The narrative also includes several mythological tales and allegories, including the famous story of Cupid and Psyche. Eventually, the protagonist regains his human form through divine intervention, having learned valuable lessons about life, love, and humanity.
The 580th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 158
- Nationality
- Roman
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 200-300
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Latin
- Alternate Titles
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Metamorphoses
Asinus Aureus
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This book is on the following 10 lists:
- 31st on 50 Classics You Must Read Before You Die (Gyldendal (Denmark Publisher))
- 57th on 100 Best Books (Montana State University)
- 269th on Fantasy and Horror: A Critical and Historical Guide (Book)
- 298th on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- 805th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 834th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)
- 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die: A Life-Changing List (1,000 Books to Read Before You Die(Book))
- 100 Greatest Books of All Time (Steve Donoghue)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)