
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.











