Cupid And Psyche

Cupid and Psyche: A Legend is a classic tale of love and sacrifice written by Shakerley Marmion in 1820. The story revolves around Psyche, a beautiful princess who is so beautiful that people start to worship her instead of Venus, the goddess of love. This angers Venus, who sends her son Cupid to make Psyche fall in love with the ugliest man on earth. However, Cupid falls in love with Psyche himself and decides to marry her in secret.Psyche is not allowed to see her husband's face, and when she breaks this rule, Cupid is banished from her life. Psyche then embarks on a journey to find Cupid and win back his love, facing numerous challenges and obstacles along the way. Ultimately, she proves her love for Cupid by completing a series of impossible tasks set by Venus, and the couple is reunited, living happily ever after.Marmion's retelling of this ancient myth is a beautiful and poetic rendition that captures the essence of the original story. The book is a must-read for anyone who loves romance, mythology, or classic literature. It is a timeless tale that continues to inspire and captivate readers of all ages.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.