Cupid and Psyche

di Werner Stejskal (Autore)

Werner Stejskal, 2026

Psyche is mortal, beautiful, and doomed to love a god she is forbidden to see. Married to an unseen husband who visits her only in darkness, Psyche lives in a palace of wonders, bound by trust alone. When envy and fear lead her to betray that trust, she loses everything. Her husband vanishes, revealed too late as Cupid himself, the god of love. What follows is a harrowing journey of devotion and endurance. Hunted by Venus, tested by cruelty and fate, Psyche must complete impossible labors: sorting mountains of grain, stealing golden fleece, drawing water from the rivers of death, and descending into the underworld itself. Each trial strips her of comfort, pride, and safety, yet strengthens her resolve. Guided by kindness from unexpected places and driven by love stronger than fear, Psyche proves that even a mortal heart can rival the gods. In the end, love demands judgment from Olympus itself. This evocative retelling of the classic Greek myth blends lyrical prose with emotional depth, preserving the grandeur of the ancient story while making it accessible to modern readers. A tale of love earned through suffering, of curiosity and consequence, and of a woman who becomes immortal not by birth, but by courage. Perfect for readers who love mythology, romantic classics, and stories where devotion conquers even the will of the gods.

• Autore: Werner Stejskal
• Anno edizione: 2026
• Editore: Werner Stejskal
• Formato: EPUB2 con DRMFREE
• Lingua: Inglese
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9798235409972