Le metamorfosi o l'asino d'oro

Synopsis of Le metamorfosi o l'asino d'oro

This masterpiece of Latin literature, written by Apuleius, tells the story of Lucius, a young man who, after attempting a spell to turn into a bird, is accidentally transformed into a donkey. Through his misadventures as a beast of burden, the protagonist traverses various social settings and experiences both comic and tragic situations, until he finally finds redemption and spiritual salvation through initiation into the cult of the goddess Isis. This Rizzoli edition, part of the prestigious 'BUR Classici greci e latini' collection, features the original Latin text alongside the Italian translation, making it an essential work for any lover of the classics.