Metamorphoses

Pages: 768
Published: 170
Language: English

This classic work tells the story of Lucius, a young man with a passion for magic, who travels to Thessaly. His curiosity leads him to experiment with sorcery, but things go awry, and he finds himself transformed into an ass. The rest of the book follows his bizarre and often perilous journey as he seeks a way to regain his human form.

Prose complexity: 7/10

Dark Whimsical Adventurous Thought-Provoking

Quest Survival

Classics Fantasy Literary Fiction Mythology Folklore Historical Fiction

Authors

Lucio Apuleyo

Lucio Apuleyo is the author of Metamorphoses, a classic work of ancient literature. This story, also known as The Golden Ass, is a fantastic and often humorous exploration of transformation and adventure.

Lucius Apuleius

Lucius Apuleius is the author behind Prentice Hall Literature, a collection that brings classic stories to readers. He's known for his engaging approach to literature.

William Adlington

translator of Metamorpheses or the Golden Ass