The Golden Asse

The Golden Asse is a novel written by the Roman author Apuleius, Lucius. The story revolves around the adventures of a man named Lucius who is transformed into a donkey after meddling with magic. The novel is divided into eleven books, each of which tells a different tale of Lucius' journey through the ancient Roman world.As a donkey, Lucius is subjected to the whims of his human masters and experiences a range of misfortunes and adventures. He is forced to perform in a circus, is beaten and mistreated by his owners, and is even used as a sexual object by a group of witches.Throughout the novel, Lucius encounters a variety of characters, including a band of robbers, a wealthy merchant, and a group of philosophers. Each encounter teaches him a lesson about human nature and the dangers of temptation.The Golden Asse is a work of satire and humor, and Apuleius uses the story to comment on the social and political issues of his time. The novel is also notable for its use of language and its vivid descriptions of ancient Roman life.Overall, The Golden Asse is a fascinating and entertaining work of ancient literature that continues to captivate readers today.That such as fill their gorges abundantly with meat and drinke, shall dreame of dire and horrible sights: for I my selfe, not tempering my appetite yester night from the pots of wine, did seeme to see this night strange and cruel visions, that even yet I think my self sprinkled and wet with human blood.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.