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<p>Translated from the Latin by the poet and author of I, Claudius, this ancient Roman novel follows the many adventures of a man who transforms into an ass. Driven by his all-consuming curiosity, a young man of good parentage named Lucius Apuleius takes a trip to Thessaly. Along the way, amidst a series of bizarre adventures, he inadvertently offends a priestess of the White Goddess, who promptly turns him into an ass. How Lucius responds to his new misfortune, and ultimately finds a way to become human again, makes for a funny and fascinating tale. The Metamorphosis of Apuleius, referred to by St. Augustine as The Golden Ass, is the oldest novel written in Latin to survive in its entirety. Originally written by Lucius of Patrae, this translation by Robert Graves highlights the ribald humor and vivid sense of adventure present in the original. Providing a rare window into the daily lives of regular people in ancient Greece, Robert Graves's translation of this classic tale is at once hilarious, informative, and captivating.<br></p>

Who reads The Golden Ass?

Author

Robert Graves

Publisher

RosettaBooks : Made available through hoopla

Published

2014

Language

EN

ISBN

9780795336782

Category

work of fiction

Subjects

Fiction, Literary Fiction

Rating

3.69 / 5 (36 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14