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The Golden Ass

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by Apuleius

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What year was the story originally written?
Hannah It was originally written in the 2nd century AD
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Which translation to pick?
Andy
Haven't read any English versions, but for anyone who can read Portuguese, this is probably the best translation currently available.

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Haven't read any English versions, but for anyone who can read Portuguese, this is probably the best translation currently available.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Translation by Delfim Sardo.
Portuguese publishing house Cotovia


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