Psyche by Molière

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Author Molière, 1622-1673
Translator Wall, Charles Heron
Title Psyche
Credits E-text prepared by Charles Franks, Delphine Lettau, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Psyche" by Molière is a "tragédie-ballet" written in the 17th century during the classical period of literature. This work highlights themes of love, jealousy, and the struggle for acceptance, intertwined with elements of mythology and divine intervention. The narrative revolves around Psyche, a beautiful mortal whose allure captivates not only earthly suitors but also the gods, leading to a complex web of love and rivalry. The story unfolds as Venus, the goddess of love, feels threatened by the admiration that Psyche receives. Angered by the mortals’ adoration of her instead of herself, Venus decides to take revenge. She instructs her son, Cupid, to make Psyche fall in love with a despicable mortal. However, under Cupid's enchanted influence, Psyche's fate takes a dramatic turn, revealing deeper connections of love and devotion between her and Cupid. Through trials and tribulations, Psyche endures a series of challenges, ultimately leading to her transformation and acceptance into the realm of the gods, illustrating the power of true love and the transcendence of human struggles against the backdrop of divine forces. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Tragedies
Subject Molière, 1622-1673 -- Translations into English
Subject Psyche (Greek deity) -- Drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 7444
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 9, 2009
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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