Told from the compelling point of view of Psyche herself, here is the intensely romantic story of a mortal princess, Psyche, and the god who loves her. Psyche is so beautiful that Cupid's mother, Venus, becomes jealous. She commands her son to inflame Psyche with love for a monster. Instead, Cupid falls instantly in love with Psyche, and he spirits her away to a magical fortress. But Psyche and Cupid will be tested further. Their love will take them to the underworld and back before the reader reaches the satisfyingly triumphant conclusion.
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Doris Orgel revitalizes the tale of Cupid and Psyche as a charming coming-of-age story, told mainly in the first person by 16-year-old Psyche. Writing for preteens and young adolescents, Ms. Orgel describes with honesty, grace, and diplomacy Psyche's experience of love and marriage to Venus' own son Cupid. Through the supernatural ordeals Psyche encounters as penance and education for her inability to remain innocent to her husband's identity, the depth of a young woman's heart is revealed.
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Revisiting the legend of Cupid and Psyche, Orgel (Ariadne, Awake!) weaves a dramatic novel, a work sure to ensnare girls who have outgrown picture books but still prize the sort of love stories told in fairy tales. Psyche, so effortlessly and extravagantly beautiful that she incurs Venus's near-fatal jealousy, narrates the tale of her adventures and her romantic marriage to Venus's son, Cupid. Her fast-paced account is interpolated with cinematic chapters that either ground the reader in mythic history or cross-cut to the doings of gods and goddesses. While adhering to the classical story, Orgel embroiders patterns from other beloved tales, particularly Beauty and the Beast and Snow White, and she connects Psyche's wanderings to other myths that will likely be familiar to readers, such as the legend of Persephone and Demeter. At the same time she maintains Psyche as a fully and thrillingly human figure among the mighty Olympians, giving readers a character to identify with completely. The target audience will like the love scenes especially-they're passionate and innocent at the same time. Ages 11-up.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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beautiful masterpeice,
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This review is from: The Princess and the God (Hardcover)
Not only is this novella beautifully written, but it is also a fast and enjoyable read. I spend many nights dreaming of the actions that occur between the two main characters-Cupid and Psyche-just to try and re-experience its spender. Based on the mythological love affair that was forbidden by Cupid's own jealous mother, Venus, Orgel portrays the struggle for true love that occurs between the godly mortal Psyche, and the love-stricken God Cupid. Through sensual verses and phrases the theme of true happiness and passion leave the reader begging for another chapter. I recommend this book to anyone who loves mythology like myself as well as forbidden romance, for it is truly a wonderful combination of the two.
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Wonderful!,
By Emma "emmapants" (Franklin, PA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Princess and the God (Hardcover)
I devoured this beautiful book in an hour. Full of romance, it retells the story of "Cupid and Psyche" expanding the characters of both protagonists, making them likable and offering interesting insights into their minds and hearts. If you enjoy mythology and fairy tales, you definitely need to read this book!
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I love the novella. Short and sweet but great detail especially for those interested in mythology. I love the story and the way it is presented.
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