"Psyche" by Molière is a dramatic tale woven with dance and song from the classical era, exploring powerful emotions and mythical events. The story centers on Psyche, whose stunning beauty draws attention from both humans and gods, stirring jealousy and setting off a chain of fateful events. Venus, the goddess of love, threatened by Psyche's popularity, seeks revenge by ordering Cupid to make Psyche fall for someone awful. But fate changes when Cupid himself becomes enchanted, deepening the bond between them. Plunged into difficult situations, Psyche faces many challenges, which eventually lead to her transformation and welcome among divine beings, showing how true love can overcome obstacles with a backdrop of gods and goddesses.
Psyche
By Molière
In a world where divine jealousy clashes with mortal beauty, a young woman finds love in the most unexpected place, defying a vengeful goddess and changing her destiny forever.
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2005-02-01
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About the AuthorJean-Baptiste Poquelin, known by his stage name Molière, was a French playwright, actor, and poet, widely regarded as one of the great writers in the French language and world literature. His extant works include comedies, farces, tragicomedies, comédie-ballets, and more. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed at the Comédie-Française more often than those of any other playwright today. His influence is such that the French language is often referred to as the "language of Molière".
Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, known by his stage name Molière, was a French playwright, actor, and poet, widely regarded as one of the great writers in the French language and world literature. His extant works include comedies, farces, tragicomedies, comédie-ballets, and more. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed at the Comédie-Française more often than those of any other playwright today. His influence is such that the French language is often referred to as the "language of Molière".
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