Apuleius
The Golden Ass
The Golden Ass
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Peter Singer's The Golden Ass is a modern classic Animal Liberation that brings the comic tale back to the wider reading public. It follows the adventures of Lucius, a man-turned-animal, through his travails, erotic adventures, and enlightenment. Singer has teamed with Apuleius scholar Ellen Finkelpearl to create a delightful rollicking story, illustrated by Anya and Varya Kendel. Afterwords assess the significance of the work for our thoughts about animals, ancient and modern.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 20 May 2022
Publisher: WW Norton & Co
Apuleius' The Golden Ass, one of a select few ancient novels that have survived, remains relatively unknown. However, renowned philosopher and author Peter Singer rectifies this neglect by reintroducing the comedic tale to the broader reading public. Singer has collaborated with Apuleius scholar and translator Ellen Finkelpearl to craft a delightful and engaging narrative that follows the adventures of Lucius, a man transformed into a donkey. Through his trials, erotic escapades, and enlightenment, Lucius embarks on a captivating journey. Singer's vision, beautifully illustrated by award-winning artists Anya and Varya Kendel, brings this newly rendered canonical work to life, appealing to anyone who cares about human and animal life. Afterwords by Singer and Finkelpearl provide valuable insights into the significance of The Golden Ass for our understanding of animals, both in ancient times and in the modern era.
Apuleius' The Golden Ass, one of a select few ancient novels that have survived, remains relatively unknown. However, renowned philosopher and author Peter Singer rectifies this neglect by reintroducing the comedic tale to the broader reading public. Singer has collaborated with Apuleius scholar and translator Ellen Finkelpearl to craft a delightful and engaging narrative that follows the adventures of Lucius, a man transformed into a donkey. Through his trials, erotic escapades, and enlightenment, Lucius embarks on a captivating journey. Singer's vision, beautifully illustrated by award-winning artists Anya and Varya Kendel, brings this newly rendered canonical work to life, appealing to anyone who cares about human and animal life. Afterwords by Singer and Finkelpearl provide valuable insights into the significance of The Golden Ass for our understanding of animals, both in ancient times and in the modern era.
Weight: 192g
Dimension: 139 x 209 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781324091509
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