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Psyche

by Molière

First published
1671
Reading level
Plain English
Price
Free

About the book

"Psyche" by Molière is a tragédie-ballet created in 1671. Born from a collaboration among Molière, Pierre Corneille, and Philippe Quinault, with music by Jean-Baptiste Lully, this spectacular work retells the ancient tale of Cupid and Psyche. When the beautiful Psyche is condemned to be sacrificed to a monster, she instead finds herself mysteriously transported to a magnificent palace and courted by a mysterious lover. But jealous sisters and vengeful gods conspire against her happiness, leading to a perilous journey through the underworld itself.

  • Tragedies (Drama)
  • Molière, 1622-1673
  • Psyche (Greek deity)

Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #7444. Psyche on Wikipedia.

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