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Golden Ass of Apuleius: The Liberation of the Feminine in Man (C. G. Jung Foundation Books)

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A great amplification on an acient text. References to the original text are brief and it would probably benefit the reader to have a translation of the original text as well as Von Franz commentary.

do yourself a favor and read this book. There's no better insight into the gay male psyche, and understanding it, than this masterpiece by von Franz. Not that that was her intention in writing the book, but the book's theme, the development of a healthy relationship to the inner feminine, is something many gay men need to experience. If I had to choose reading Jung over von Franz I'd take Marie Louise any day. She has a way of conveying instantly the ideas that Jung labored over presenting in an academic fashion, which is understandable, given his role as the grand wizard.

I can't say enough good things about M-L von Franz. She is not only gifted with great insight, but she is a terrific teacher. Her writing is clear, and the subject is endlessly fascinating. I am of the opinion that if a person truly understands his/her subject, he/she should be able to explain it clearly and fully. There is no question that von Franz understands her subject, and she writes it in a way that is accessible to everyone, whether they have studied Jung for years or are interested in an introduction to his thought.