The Metamorphosis or Golden Ass of Apuleius

The Metamorphosis or Golden Ass of Apuleius is a classic novel written by Thomas Taylor. It tells the story of Lucius, a young man who is transformed into a donkey after dabbling in magic. The novel follows Lucius as he embarks on a series of adventures, including encounters with witches, robbers, and even a love affair with a woman who is transformed into a bird. Throughout the novel, Lucius struggles to regain his human form and return to his former life. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about the dangers of indulging in forbidden pleasures and the importance of self-control. The Metamorphosis or Golden Ass of Apuleius is a richly imaginative and entertaining work that has captivated readers for centuries. It is a must-read for anyone interested in classical literature and mythology, as well as those who enjoy tales of adventure and transformation. Thomas Taylor's translation of the original Latin text is considered one of the best and most faithful versions available, making this edition a valuable addition to any library.Thomas Taylor's books are highly sought after because of his remarkable ability to translate seeming obscure texts into understandable gems of light. �������Apuleius, the celebrated author of the following works, is undoubtedly the greatest of the ancient Latin Platonists. He is not to be classed among the chief of the disciples of Plato, yet he will always maintain a very distinguished rank among those who have delivered to us the more accessible parts of that philosophy with consummate eloquence. The most important parts of the Metamorphosis, I feel, are the fable of Cupid and Psyche, and the eleventh book, in which Apuleius gives an account of his being initiated in the mysteries of Isis and Osiris. I call these the most important parts, because in the former, it appears to me, the very ancient dogma of the pre-existence of the human soul, its lapse from the intelligible world to the earth, and its return from thence to its pristine state of felicity, are most accurately and beautifully adumbrated.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.