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Psyche is a play written by the renowned French playwright Jean Baptiste Poquelin, better known as Moliere. It is a three-act tragicomedy that was first performed in 1671. The play is based on the myth of Cupid and Psyche, which tells the story of a beautiful mortal woman who falls in love with the god of love, Cupid.In Moliere's version, Psyche is a princess who is adored by all who know her. However, she is also the target of the jealousy of her two older sisters, who plot against her. The goddess Venus, who is also jealous of Psyche's beauty, decides to punish her by sending her son Cupid to make her fall in love with a monster.However, Cupid himself falls in love with Psyche and decides to help her instead. He takes her to a beautiful palace where she lives a life of luxury, but he warns her never to look at him. Psyche's curiosity gets the better of her, and she lights a lamp to see Cupid's face while he is sleeping. Cupid is angry and leaves her, and Psyche is forced to go through a series of trials to prove her love for him.The play explores themes of jealousy, love, and the power of the gods. It is a witty and entertaining retelling of the classic myth, with Moliere's signature humor and satire.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781162681139
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 42
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 210x279x2 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 118 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 22. januar 2025
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Psyche is a play written by the renowned French playwright Jean Baptiste Poquelin, better known as Moliere. It is a three-act tragicomedy that was first performed in 1671. The play is based on the myth of Cupid and Psyche, which tells the story of a beautiful mortal woman who falls in love with the god of love, Cupid.In Moliere's version, Psyche is a princess who is adored by all who know her. However, she is also the target of the jealousy of her two older sisters, who plot against her. The goddess Venus, who is also jealous of Psyche's beauty, decides to punish her by sending her son Cupid to make her fall in love with a monster.However, Cupid himself falls in love with Psyche and decides to help her instead. He takes her to a beautiful palace where she lives a life of luxury, but he warns her never to look at him. Psyche's curiosity gets the better of her, and she lights a lamp to see Cupid's face while he is sleeping. Cupid is angry and leaves her, and Psyche is forced to go through a series of trials to prove her love for him.The play explores themes of jealousy, love, and the power of the gods. It is a witty and entertaining retelling of the classic myth, with Moliere's signature humor and satire.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.

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