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 Assby 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
Publisher: Shambhala
Published: 12/19/1992
Pages: 266
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.76lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.58w x 0.70d
ISBN13: 9781570626111
ISBN10: 1570626111
BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Women's Studies
- Psychology | General

About the Author
Marie-Louise von Franz (1915-1998) was the foremost student of C. G. Jung, with whom she worked closely from 1934 until his death in 1961. A founder of the C. G. Jung Institute of Zurich, she published widely on subjects including alchemy, dreams, fairy tales, personality types, and psychotherapy.

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