The Golden Ass (Metamorphoses)

Apuleius's "The Golden Ass" (also known as "Metamorphoses") is introduced by Charles Whibley's critical analysis of Apuleius's unique style, literary influences, and themes including magic, the macabre, romance, realism, decadence, and allegory, alongside an evaluation of William Adlington's 16th-century English translation. The narrative begins with Lucius's journey to Thessaly, where he encounters witchcraft and murder, leading to his accidental transformation into an ass. As an ass, Luci...