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• Till We Have Faces

  a Myth Retold

  Lewis, C. S. (Clive Staples), 1898-1963

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  The story of Cupid and Psyche, reset in the frame of the primitive kingdom of Glome, sacrifices the King's youngest daughter Istra to Ungit (Aphrodite) and brings Orual, his oldest, ugly daughter, to consider the unknown ways of love. (Kirkus)

• The Golden Ass

  The Metamorphoses of Lucius Apuleius

  Apuleius

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  The Metamorphoses of Lucius Apuleius is the only complete Latin novel to have survived to this day. Lucius of Maudorus is insatiably curious about magic, but when he tries to magic himself into a bird, he transforms instead into a donkey. The story…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• 100 Characters From Classical Mythology

  Discover the Fascinating Stories of the Greek and Roman Deities

  Day, Malcolm

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  Chronicles 100 of the most important characters from Greek and Roman mythology including the gods of Olympus, Peleus, and Odysseus; and traces the development of each generation of gods and how they have been represented in history, art, and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Palace of Eros

  De Robertis, Caro

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  De Robertis explores the machinations and vulnerabilities of a Greek deity in this engrossing queer retelling of Eros and Psyche. (Publishers Weekly)

• Cesar Franck's Symphonic Poem, Psyche, available from Hoopla Digital

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  Cesar Franck's Symphonic Poem Psyche [Live]; Kurt Maseur and Marthe Keller; Orchestre Mondial des Jeunesses Musicales, Choeur La Psallette, Deutsche Grammophon, Verbier Festival Gold

• My Sister and Other Lovers

  a Novel

  Freud, Esther

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  A history of damage and insecurity shapes the lives of two close siblings. … A deft, smart, indulgent work that delivers - finally - its necessary integration. (Kirkus Reviews)

• Classical Mythology A to Z

  An Encyclopedia of Gods & Goddesses, Heroes & Heroines, Nymphs, Spirits, Monsters, and Places

  Giesecke, Annette

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  This companion to Edith Hamilton’s 1943 publication, Mythology, is divided into four sections covering Greek and Roman deities, humans, monsters, and places. Each section is alphabetically organized, with alternate spellings noted. ... Finishing…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Mythology

  Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes

  Hamilton, Edith, 1867-1963

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  75th Anniversary Edition. The book that made Greek myths modern. Still in print 80 years after its first publication, Mythology is a classic in itself and a pleasure to read. (Kirkus Reviews)

• A Grief Observed

  Lewis, C. S. (Clive Staples), 1898-1963

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  A very personal, anguished, luminous little book about the meaning of death, marriage, and religion. (Publishers Weekly)

• C.S. Lewis on Stage

  the Most Reluctant Convert

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  Using C.S. Lewis' own words, award-winning actor Max McLean inhabits Lewis to take us on his rigorous journey from hard-boiled atheist to the most reluctant convert in all of England. (Publisher copy)

• The Screwtape Letters

  With Screwtape Proposes a Toast

  Lewis, C. S. (Clive Staples), 1898-1963

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  Lewis's satire is a Christian classic. Screwtape is a veteran demon in the service of "Our Father Below" whose letters to his nephew and protege, Wormwood, instruct the demon-in-training in the fine points of leading a new Christian astray. (Library…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Surprised by Joy

  the Shape of My Early Life

  Lewis, C. S. (Clive Staples), 1898-1963

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  The story of an intellectual questing reveals the opening doors, the tools of thought and the widening vision that led to the author's accepting Christianity. (Kirkus Reviews)

• Daphnis and Chloe

  Longus

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  In Longus's ravishing Daphnis and Chloe (second or early third century CE), one of the great works of world literature, an innocent boy and girl gradually discover their sexuality in an idealized pastoral environment. (Publisher copy)

• Psyché

  Lully, Jean-Baptiste, 1632-1687

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  Psyché is an intriguing work; in many ways it’s experimental. It uses a wide span of styles, techniques and dramatic and musical registers to achieve its impact. This excellent new recording – the only version of Psyché currently available – is…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Psyche and Eros

  a Novel

  Mcnamara, Luna

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  The myth of Psyche and Eros is a classic love story for the ages that McNamara adapts into an unputdownable book. … A must-read for fans of Greek mythology adaptations, this book is enjoyable, poignant, and beautifully written. (Library Journal)

• The Completion of C.S. Lewis

  From War to Joy (1945-1963)

  Poe, Harry Lee, 1950-

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  The stellar closing volume of Union University professor Poe's biographical trilogy on C.S. Lewis (after The Making of C.S. Lewis) looks at the final 18 years of the author's life. (Publishers Weekly)

• Daphnis Et Chloé

  (complete Ballet) ; Pavane Pour Une Infante Défunte

  Ravel, Maurice, 1875-1937

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  Maestro Nézet-Séguin’s concept of Daphnis et Chloé is one of sultry, unfulfilled desires rather than noisy but ultimately meaningless climaxes. In this performance, the work’s three parts are presented as unique but interrelated paragraphs in a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Electric Idol

  Robert, Katee

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  Robert's sensational second Dark Olympus romance (after Neon Gods) pairs social media influencer Psyche Dimitriou with hired gun Eros in a thrilling struggle against the forces that rule the futuristic, dystopian city of Olympus. (Publishers Weekly)

• The Fellowship

  the Literary Lives of the Inklings: J.R.R. Tolkien, C. S. Lewis, Owen Barfield, Charles Williams

  Zaleski, Philip

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  The book, which is extensively researched, provides a fascinating look at British literary society during the first half of the 20th century. … For all fans of Tolkien and Lewis, this excellent title will also appeal to readers interested in…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Till We Have Faces: Taproot Theatre

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  World premiere! When Psyche is sacrificed to appease the gods, her sister Orual—the future warrior queen—ventures to give her a proper burial. But Psyche is not dead, and she believes she’s living a life Orual cannot see. What follows is a…Read moreRead more of this annotation