Publisher's Synopsis
The Fable of Cupid and Psyche is a classic tale from ancient Rome, written by the author Apuleius, also known as Lucius. The story follows the beautiful mortal woman Psyche, who is so stunning that people begin to worship her instead of the goddess Venus. Enraged, Venus orders her son Cupid to make Psyche fall in love with a monster. However, Cupid himself falls in love with Psyche and decides to take her as his wife.Cupid visits Psyche every night in secret, but she is not allowed to see his face. Psyche's sisters convince her that her husband must be a monster, and she becomes curious. One night, she lights a lamp to see Cupid's face, but accidentally spills hot oil on him, causing him to flee.Psyche is heartbroken and sets out on a quest to find Cupid. Along the way, she is tested by various obstacles and challenges, including a dangerous journey to the underworld. Eventually, she is reunited with Cupid and the two are married in a grand ceremony.The Fable of Cupid and Psyche is a tale of love, jealousy, and the power of perseverance. It has been retold and adapted in various forms throughout the centuries, and remains a beloved classic to this day.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.
