The Golden Ass: Being The Metamorphoses Of Lucius Apuleius, Books 7-11 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781020160417)

One of the greatest works of ancient literature, The Golden Ass is a sprawling and riotous novel that tells the story of Lucius, a man who is transformed into a donkey and embarks on a series of misadventures and misfortunes. The book's satirical and comic tone has made it a perennial favorite among readers and scholars alike, and its influence can be seen in everything from medieval literature to modern film and television. This edition includes Books 7-11 of the original Latin text, as well as an introduction and notes by scholar and translator John W. Waterfield.

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