C. S. Lewis reworks the timeless myth of Cupid and Psyche into an enduring piece of contemporary fiction in this novel about the struggle between sacred and profane love. Set in the pre-Christian world of Glome on the outskirts of Greek civilization, it is a tale of two princesses: the beautiful Psyche, who is loved by the god of love himself, and Orual, Psyche's unattractive and embittered older sister who loves Psyche with a destructive possessiveness. Her frustration and jealousy over Psyche's fate sets Orual on the troubled path of self-discovery. Lewis' last work of fiction, this is often considered his best by critics.
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Release date
April 20, 2005 -
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OverDrive Listen audiobook
- ISBN: 9781481560245
- File size: 233578 KB
- Duration: 08:06:37
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Languages
- English
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Levels
- Lexile® Measure: 860
- Text Difficulty: 4-5
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Reviews
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Whenever Nadia May reads, a sensation of comfort creeps into the atmosphere. Her vocal clarity and understanding of the author's meaning bring pleasure and even security to the listening of each work. Here C.S. Lewis retells the tale of Cupid and Psyche, the ancient myth of two princesses--one beautiful, one ugly--and their struggle for the love of each other and of the gods who control them. J.P. (c) AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine
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