Description: Today there is much discussion of the liberation of women," writes Marie-Louise von Franz, "but it is sometimes overlooked that this can only succeed if there is a change in men as well. Just as women have to overcome the patriarchal tyrant in their own souls, men have to liberate and differentiate their inner femininity. Only then will a better relationship of the sexes be possible." It is this timely theme that Dr. von Franz explores in her psychological study of a classic work of the second century, The Golden Ass by Apuleius of Madaura. The novel recounts the adventures of a young Roman who is transformed into an ass and eventually finds spiritual renewal through initiation into the Isis mysteries. With its many tales within a tale (including the celebrated story of Psyche and Eros), the text as interpreted by Dr. von Franz is a rich source of insights, a
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Publication Name: Spring Publications,U.S.
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Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Original Language: English
Intended Audience: Adults
Edition: Revised Edition
Publication Year: 1980
Type: Paperback
ISBN-10: 0882141031
Features: Completely Revised
Genre: Historical
Topic: Reference
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Publisher: Spring Publications, Incorporated
Book Title: Psychological Interpretation of the Golden Ass of Apuleius
Number of Pages: 218 Pages
Language: English
Author: Marie-Louise Von Franz
Book Series: Seminar Ser.
Format: Trade Paperback
