The Carpenter, Edward 1844-1929 creator text utu 2023 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Story of Eros & Psyche (Retold from Apuleius)" by Edward Carpenter is a retelling of the classical mythological tale, likely written in the early 20th century. This narrative explores the theme of love and the trials that accompany it, particularly focusing on the central characters Eros, the God of Love, and Psyche, a mortal woman of exceptional beauty. The story intricately weaves elements of fate, jealousy, and self-discovery, showcasing both divine influences and human emotions. The beginning of the tale introduces Psyche, a young woman whose extraordinary beauty sparks envy in the goddess Aphrodite, leading her to plot against Psyche's happiness. Eros, sent by Aphrodite to cause Psyche to fall in love with a lowly mortal, is unexpectedly captivated by her beauty. The narrative unfolds as Psyche, unaware of her true lover's identity, embarks on a journey filled with isolation, longing, and eventual challenges. Psyche's relationship with her jealous sisters and her eventual quest for love and self-acceptance form the crux of the opening portion, setting the stage for a timeless exploration of love’s complexities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2023-05-19 Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) Originally published: United Kingdom: George Allen & Unwin Ltd., 1923 English poetry -- 19th century Apuleius. Psyche et Cupido -- Adaptations PR United Kingdom: George Allen & Unwin Ltd., 1923 25008931 https://archive.org/details/storyoferospsych00carpuoft/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70802 https://archive.org/details/storyoferospsych00carpuoft/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70802 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134634.0 70802