Der goldene Esel

Milo Manara brings his signature sensuality and classical draftsmanship to Der goldene Esel, a single-issue comic published by Schreiber & Leser in 2000. An adaptation of Apuleius's ancient Roman novel The Golden Ass, this graphic narrative follows the misadventures of a man transformed into a donkey, exploring themes of magic, folly, and desire. Manara’s lush, detailed artwork infuses the picaresque tale with a timeless, erotic energy, making it a distinctive entry in his celebrated body of literary adaptations.