Till We Have Faces: A Myth Retold by C.S. Lewis, Fritz Eichenberg (Illustrator)
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- Pub. Date: July 1980
- 324pp
- Sales Rank: 6,742
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- ISBN-13: 9780156904360
- ISBN: 0156904365
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This tale of two princesses - one beautiful and one unattractive - and of the struggle between sacred and profane love is Lewis’s reworking of the myth of Cupid and Psyche and one of his most enduring works.
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A novel, suggested by the tale of Cupid and Psyche, of the struggle between unselfish faith and selfish pride, of the spirit and the flesh.
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C. S. Lewis (1898-1963) gained international renown for an impressive array of beloved works both popular and scholarly: literary criticism, children's literature, fantasy literature, and numerous books on theology. Among his most celebrated achievements are Out of the Silent Planet, The Chronicles of Narnia, The Screwtape Letters, The Four Loves, and Surprised by Joy.
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See everyone, C. S. Lewis has written hits other than the Chronicles of Narnia!by Rachett
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July 24, 2009: Other reviews for this book at Barnes&Noble stated that this book was a hard read, but I did not feel that was so. The ending was a little hard to slug through because it started to get a little dry, maybe that is what the other reviewers meant? At any rate, a wonderful retelling of the Psyche myth; I have never seen the events told from the point of view of one of the sisters before. The only thing that disappointed me -and that was only a very little- was the lack of romance which I have come to associate with the story of Eros and Psyche. However, as this is told from the perspective of the eldest sister, who believes her sister has gone mad, the lack of romance is fitting. The psychology of the characterrs as they struggle with the opposing forces of faith and science are artfully and realistically depicted.
A great retelling of the classical myth of Psycheby Anonymous
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June 29, 2009: As long as you know a little bit of Greek mythology you will find this book great. I looked up the mythology online before reading the book and that helped. It took me a while to get into the book, but I would say it is one of Lewis' best! I was also slow to catch on in seeing the parallel between Christianity and the mythological story, but a few days after reading I began to realize the implications of the book. It has increased my understanding of a Divine Love, as well as a greater appreciation for the suffering of Christ. Even without a Christian lens, I could imagine that this book is still a great read. I was suggested this book in order that I might better understand Love and I feel the reading fulfilled its purpose.
I Also Recommend: Screwtape Letters, Great Divorce.
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