The Golden Ass of Apuleius
The Liberation of the Feminine in Man
- Editore:
Shambhala
- Collana:
- C. G. Jung Foundation Books
- EAN:
9781570626111
- ISBN:
1570626111
- Pagine:
- 266
- Formato:
- Paperback
- Lingua:
- Inglese
Descrizione The Golden Ass of Apuleius
"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.