Describes in a series of stories the transformations of a rich and feckless young man. From lusty explorer of high living and magic he has disastrous adventures trapped in the body of an ill-favoured mule. After a year meeting clods, gods, cruelty, whores and charlatans, he is rescued by his surprising discovery of a priestly vocation serving the multiple gods of the time in a very satisfying pre-christian way.
Some charming incidents, much bawd and unkindness. A rich mix of morals, manners and philosophy. Small wonder St Augustine and the Inquisition had problems with it. Graves' introduction worth reading on its own, or before and after the main text.
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