The Golden Ass by Apuleius holds the distinction of being the only
novel from Classical Rome to have survived completely to the modern
day. This classic translation by William Adlington preserves the
original spirit of the text, which is filled with adventurous
whimsy. The protagonist, Lucius, has an obsession with magic and
wishes above all else to perform and demonstrate his abilities.
However one day, during an attempt to turn himself into a bird,
Lucius instead turns himself into an ass, or donkey. After this
transformation Lucius must journey from place to place, seeking to
reverse his fate. What follows are a series of adventures wherein
fellow characters, and the ensuing escapades and misfortunes, must
be endured by Lucius in spite of his animal form. Facing
accusations of murder, almost being cooked for his meat, finding
himself under the ownership of a Roman Legionary and meeting the
Goddess Isis are just a few of the events that transpire around
Lucius.
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