Mary's review
The Golden Ass (Penguin Classics S.)
by Lucius Apuleius Platonicus
Mary's review
The Golden Ass (Penguin Classics S.) by Lucius Apuleius Platonicus
Mary's review
rating:
recommended for: classical literature buffs
So, I happened to be looking at this book, titled '1001 books to read before you die' (I have a thing for list books) and my OCD kicked in and I was compelled to begin reading all the books listed from beginning to end. So that is how this book made onto my reading list. And for being over 2000 years old, its an entertaining tale, just make sure to get a good modern translation. That makes all the difference with these. But if you like magical realism written in the context of an ancient civilization's young people partying, screwing around, suffering the consequences, and then a good old redemptive religious conversion at the end, this is the book for you.
