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Molière
1622
1673
Moliere
Molière, Jean Baptiste Poquelin de
Poquelin de Molière, Jean Baptiste
Poquelin, Jean-Baptiste
Wall, Charles Heron
Wall, C. H. (Charles Heron)
Heron-Wall, C. (Charles)
Psyche
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psych%C3%A9_(play)
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"Psyche" by Molière is a "tragédie-ballet" written in the 17th century during the classical period of literature. This work highlights themes of love, jealousy, and the struggle for acceptance, intertwined with elements of mythology and divine intervention. The narrative revolves around Psyche, a beautiful mortal whose allure captivates not only earthly suitors but also the gods, leading to a complex web of love and rivalry. The story unfolds as Venus, the goddess of love, feels threatened by the admiration that Psyche receives. Angered by the mortals’ adoration of her instead of herself, Venus decides to take revenge. She instructs her son, Cupid, to make Psyche fall in love with a despicable mortal. However, under Cupid's enchanted influence, Psyche's fate takes a dramatic turn, revealing deeper connections of love and devotion between her and Cupid. Through trials and tribulations, Psyche endures a series of challenges, ultimately leading to her transformation and acceptance into the realm of the gods, illustrating the power of true love and the transcendence of human struggles against the backdrop of divine forces. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Tragedies (Drama)
Molière, 1622-1673 -- Translations into English
Psyche (Greek deity) -- Drama
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Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
Category: French Literature
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