Lucius Apuleius Ordre des livres (chronologique)

Lucius's reckless curiosity leads him to experiment with forbidden magic, resulting in his transformation into a donkey. As he navigates a comical yet perilous world, his new perspective allows him to observe human folly and societal secrets, providing sharp social commentary. His adventures through bustling marketplaces, encounters with cunning gods, and conversations with a talking parrot challenge him to confront themes of love, fate, and the absurdity of life. The story blends humor with deeper insights as Lucius seeks to regain his human form.

Apuleius (123/170) war ein wichtiger antiker Schriftsteller, bekannt für seinen lateinischen Roman "Metamorphosen" oder "Der goldene Esel". Seine Werke, die philosophische und rhetorische Schriften umfassen, sind komplex und stellen eine Herausforderung für die Klassische Philologie dar. Weitere Inhalte sind "Amor und Psyche" und "Die Geschichte von dem Mann im Faß".

The story follows Lucius, whose quest to master magic takes an unexpected turn when a spell intended to transform him into a bird instead turns him into an ass. This transformation sets him on a lengthy journey filled with both physical adventures and deeper, metaphorical experiences, enriched by various inset tales that explore themes of identity and the nature of magic.

Apuleius (born ca. 125 AD), one of the great stylists of Latin literature, was a prominent figure in Roman Africa best known for his picaresque novel Metamorphoses or The Golden Ass. This edition, new to the Loeb Classical Library, contains Apuleius' other surviving works that are considered genuine.

Das weltberühmte Märchen vom ungleichen Liebespaar, das zwischen Unterwelt und Olymp harte Prüfungen bestehen muss - verursacht durch eigene Schwächen, menschlichen Neid und göttliche Willkür. Doch wahre Liebe kennt bekanntlich keine Hindernisse...

Allegorische roman van de Latijnse auteur (geschreven rond 175 na Chr.) over een jongeman die in een ezel verandert.