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The Golden Asse

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    The Golden Asse is a mythic fiction and folklore and fairy tales novel by Apuleius. Readers will find themes of metamorphosis.

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    About The Golden Asse

    "The Golden Asse" by Apuleius is an ancient Roman novel written in the 2nd century CE. The story follows Lucius, whose dangerous curiosity about magic leads to a botched spell that transforms him into a donkey instead of a bird. Trapped in animal form, he embarks on an extraordinary journey filled with thieves, witches, and captivating tales. Only by eating fresh roses can he regain human shape—but finding them proves far more difficult than expected in this fantastical adventure of transformation and redemption.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

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    • Classical literature
    • Metamorphosis

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    Who wrote The Golden Asse?

    The Golden Asse was written by Apuleius.

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    It is usually shelved as Myth & Legend Fiction and Fairy Tales & Folklore.

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    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

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