Till We Have Faces
No CoverA reimagining of the Cupid and Psyche myth, exploring love, jealousy, and moral growth in a barbaric, pre-Christian world.
A reimagining of the Cupid and Psyche myth, exploring love, jealousy, and moral growth in a barbaric, pre-Christian world.
In this timeless tale of two mortal princesses one beautiful and one unattractive C.S. Lewis reworks the classical myth of Cupid and Psyche into an enduring piece of contemporary fiction. This is the story of Orual, Psyche's embittered and ugly older sister, who posessively and harmfully loves Psyche. Much to Orual's frustration, Psyche is loved by Cupid, the god of love himself, setting the troubled Orual on a path of moral development.Set against the backdrop of Glome, a barbaric, pre-Christia...
If you like a thick setup for a great ending, then you might like Till We Have Faces. This book has a heavy ending, but it's worth the wait.
How is this the first time I've ever read this? I've always enjoyed C.S.Lewis' work and I also rather enjoy Greek retellings so when I learned there…
will contain mild spoilers
Romantic themes central to the story with Cupid and Psyche; no explicit content depicted.
Moderate violence in a barbaric setting; some intense scenes but not graphic.
No profanity depicted.
No substance use depicted.
No LGBTQ+ representation present.
Strong religious themes with pre-Christian rituals and divine interactions central to the plot.
Minor fantastical elements tied to divine beings; not central to the story.
No real-world occult content present.
Minor cultural messaging about sacred vs. profane love in a historical context.
No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Emotional abuse and suffering due to jealousy and possessive love are recurring themes.
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