Publisher's Synopsis
Cupid and Psyche: A Legend is a classic novel by Shakerley Marmion, originally published in 1820. The story is based on the ancient Greek myth of Cupid and Psyche, and tells the tale of a young woman named Psyche who is so beautiful that she is worshipped as a goddess. However, her beauty also attracts the attention of the god of love, Cupid, who falls deeply in love with her.Despite Cupid's love for Psyche, he hides himself from her and only visits her at night. Psyche becomes curious about her mysterious lover and decides to uncover his true identity. This leads her on a dangerous journey to the underworld, where she must complete a series of tasks in order to prove her love for Cupid.Throughout the novel, Marmion explores themes of love, jealousy, and the power of the gods. The story is filled with magical creatures, fantastical landscapes, and epic battles between gods and mortals. It is a timeless tale of love and adventure that has captivated readers for centuries.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.
