by Apuleyo · tapa dura · ISBN 9788424925758
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The Golden Ass, also known as Metamorphoses, is a novel by the Roman writer Apuleius. The work narrates the adventures of Lucius, a young man who, out of curiosity and after an unfortunate experiment with magic, accidentally transforms into a donkey. Throughout the story, Lucius, in his animal form, experiences numerous adventures and misadventures, passing through the hands of various masters and witnessing all kinds of situations, from the most comical to the most tragic. Through these experiences, the novel offers a satirical and critical view of Roman society of the time, exploring themes such as ambition, corruption, superstition, and the search for redemption. Finally, after a divine intervention by the goddess Isis, Lucius regains his human form and becomes a devoted follower of the goddess.
