The Golden Ass

Lucius a curious young man dabbles in forbidden magic longing to witness a witch's transformation ritual. But a bungle turns him into a donkey! Trapped in a beast's body Lucius navigates a hilarious and perilous world. Lucius's transformation and his experiences as a donkey provide a hilarious lens for social commentary making it both entertaining and thought-provoking. From a shocking new perspective he witnesses human folly - thievery debauchery and the dark secrets hidden beneath society's veneer. Will Lucius ever regain his human form? Can he survive the dangers that come with being prey not predator? As he journeys through vibrant marketplaces encounters sly gods and even chats with a talking parrot Lucius uncovers profound truths about love fate and the power of laughter in the face of absurdity.