"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.
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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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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.
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If you're a gay man...,
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This review is from: Golden Ass of Apuleius: The Liberation of the Feminine in Man (C. G. Jung Foundation Books) (Paperback)
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.
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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.
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Before we go more closely into the content of The Goldens Ass, let us bring to mind what we know of the life of the author, Apuleius. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
positive mother complex, negative mother complex, sadistic boy, new sun god, anima problem, niveau mental, puer aeternus, inserted stories, inserted story, psychic totality, jealous sisters, parapsychological phenomena, hieros gamos Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Roman Empire, Virgin Mary, Catholic Church, Middle Ages, The Golden Ass, Holy Grail, Boy Scout, Saint Paul, Christian Church, Church Fathers, Erich Neumann, Helmuth Jacobsohn New!
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Before we go more closely into the content of The Goldens Ass, let us bring to mind what we know of the life of the author, Apuleius. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
positive mother complex, negative mother complex, sadistic boy, new sun god, anima problem, niveau mental, puer aeternus, inserted stories, inserted story, psychic totality, jealous sisters, parapsychological phenomena, hieros gamos Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Roman Empire, Virgin Mary, Catholic Church, Middle Ages, The Golden Ass, Holy Grail, Boy Scout, Saint Paul, Christian Church, Church Fathers, Erich Neumann, Helmuth Jacobsohn New!
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- The Golden Ass (Penguin Classics) by Apuleius on 17 pages
- The Golden Ass (Oxford World's Classics) by Apuleius on 17 pages
- Psychological Types (The Collected Works of C. G. Jung, Vol. 6) (Bollingen Series XX) by C. G. Jung on 6 pages
- Amor and Psyche (Mythos Books) by Erich Neumann on 5 pages
- Psychology and Alchemy (Collected Works of C.G. Jung Vol.12) by C. G. Jung on 5 pages
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- Natural Spirituality: Recovering the Wisdom Tradition in Christianity by Joyce Rockwood Hudson on page 204, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Feminine in Fairy Tales by Marie-Louise Von Franz in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Search for the Beloved: Journeys in Mythology and Sacred Psychology by Jean Houston in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Archetypes of the Zodiac (Llewellyn Modern Astrology Library) by Kathleen A. Burt on page 229, and page 314
- Ravaged Bridegroom: Masculinity in Women (Studies in Jungian Psychology By Jungian Analysts) by Marion Woodman on page 213, and Back Matter
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