The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. Excerpt from The Marriage of Cupid and Psyche
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some errors may persist, however we consider it worth publishing due to the work's historical value.The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the tale of Cupid and Psyche, tracing its myriad forms and iterations across different cultures and historical periods. The author argues that the story's essential elementsâ"the jealous mother-in-law, the forbidden gaze, the search for the belovedâ"are not unique to any one culture but rather reflect universal human experiences and social structures. The book draws on a vast array of examples from mythology, folklore, and literature, demonstrating how these elements have been combined and recombined to create countless variations of the Cupid and Psyche narrative. The author also examines the broader cultural and historical contexts that have shaped the story, from the role of women in ancient societies to the influence of Christianity. Ultimately, the book reveals the enduring power of this timeless tale, which continues to resonate with readers today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334216008_0
Quantité disponible : Plus de 20 disponibles
Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334216008
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)
Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334216008
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)