Preamble: This novel was written in 1996 between Christmas and Easter. That is, it was written quickly, considering that it contains twenty-one author's pages. "The Golden Donkey" is republished every year (AST). The author for “Donkey” was rewarded and killed, divorced and married, tried to fire him from his job, given flowers, sweets and even a plot of land, stopped saying hello, started saying hello... I don’t know what else will happen. The main thing is, please know, dear readers: I love this novel very much. Now, ten years later, I see his imperfections even better. But there is no way to change the novel. Its total circulation is already hundreds of thousands of copies: it cannot be edited. Therefore, forgive everyone who sees the stylistic and other sins of my beloved novel: it’s too late. The only request: before reading The Golden Ass, please re-read The Golden Ass by Apuleius. They are connected directly and closely. Be happy.