The Golden Ass of Apuleius: The Liberation of the Feminine in Man

"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, anecdotes, and scholarly amplification.

Author: Marie-Louise Von Franz
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Shambhala
Published: 05/01/2001
Series: C. G. Jung Foundation Books #5
Pages: 264
Weight: 0.76lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.58w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9781570626111
Revised Edition