What one reviewer said about The Golden Ass: Or Metamorphoses (Penguin Classics) by Apuleius, E.J. Kenney:
Apuleius' great work is not read enough. As the story of an libertine who is unfortunately changed into an ass unfolds, we see a satire unfold that provides both entertainment and a biting commentary of life in the ancient Greco-Roman world. The book shows you the great distance between us moderns and the ancients, but what is likely to surprise you the most is precisely the opposite: those ways in which we are so similar.
Here's what one reviewer said about The Golden Ass: The Transformations of Lucius:
A true classic... A must for any Roman history buff... Anyone who finds an interest in authors such as Juvenal, Catullus, or just appreciate literature that originated in ancient Rome will love this book. Written around the Period called "Nugae" this is a true representation of how Rome was changing with the oncoming of Christianity. This book specifically associates with the Egyptian goddess Isis. It follows Rome on it's change from it's traditional belief system to one that accepted many different gods and goddesses. This is a must have for any collection. If you love ancient Rome then you will love this book!
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