Psyche

By Molière and Charles Heron Wall

Book Overview

Psyche is a play written by Jean Baptiste Poquelin, better known as Moliere, in 1671. The play is a comical adaptation of the ancient Greek myth of Cupid and Psyche. It follows the story of Psyche, a beautiful princess who is loved by Cupid, the god of love. However, she is forbidden from seeing him by her jealous sisters who convince her to betray Cupid's trust. As a result, Psyche is punished by Venus, the goddess of love, and must complete a series of impossible tasks in order to prove her love for Cupid and win him back.The play is divided into five acts and features a variety of colorful characters, including Cupid, Venus, Psyche's sisters, and a host of other gods and goddesses. Moliere's adaptation of the myth emphasizes the themes of love, jealousy, and redemption, and is known for its witty dialogue and satirical commentary on French society.Overall, Psyche is a classic play that continues to be performed and studied today. It is an excellent example of Moliere's comedic style and his ability to adapt ancient myths for a contemporary audience.Note: Translated Into English Prose. With Short Introductions And Explanatory Notes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419143352
• ISBN13: 9781419143359
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.4" x 11.0"