Description: Curiosa. Pierre Louys. Psyche. illustrated by Mariette Lydis. 1/5000 on vellumThe description of this item has been automatically translated. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.PSYCHEPierre Louysillustrations by Mariette Lydis, afterword by Claude FarrèrePsyche was a mortal princess of such beauty that she aroused the jealousy of the goddess Aphrodite. As a result, Aphrodite sent her son, Eros (Cupid), to make Psyche fall in love with the most hideous creature he could find. However, Eros fell in love with Psyche himself and secretly took her to a palace where he only visited her at night, remaining invisible. Eventually, Psyche's curiosity led her to look at Eros while he slept, and he disappeared. Psyche then embarked on a series of difficult tests set by Aphrodite to regain the love of Eros. The story of Psyche and Eros has become a popular subject in art, literature and psychology, symbolizing the soul's journey toward love and self-discovery.bound flight, 230x180, superb half leather binding with corners, gilded top edge, light foxing on a few pages, very good interior condition, 190ppnumbered copy on rag vellum, 3951Latin Publishing Union 1934Pierre Louys, was a French writer, poet and philologist who lived from 1870 to 1925. He is best known for his erotic writings. He was associated with the Symbolist and Decadent movements in literature, and his works often explore themes of desire, beauty and sensuality. Although he enjoyed popularity during his lifetime, his works were controversial due to their explicit content. Psyche was a mortal princess of such beauty that she aroused the jealousy of the goddess Aphrodite. As a result, Aphrodite sent her son, Eros (Cupid), to make Psyche fall in love with the most hideous creature he could find. However, Eros fell in love with Psyche himself and secretly took her to a palace where he only visited her at night, remaining invisible. Eventually, Psyche's curiosity led her to look at Eros while he slept, and he disappeared. Psyche then embarked on a series of difficult tests set by Aphrodite to regain the love of Eros. The story of Psyche and Eros has become a popular subject in art, literature and psychology, symbolizing the soul's journey toward love and self-discovery. Pierre Louys, was a French writer, poet and philologist who lived from 1870 to 1925. He is be Reliure Cuir Caractéristiques spéciales Édition de luxe Caractéristiques spéciales Édition originale Caractéristiques spéciales Illustré Langue Français Auteur Pierre Louys Sujet Livres illustrés Époque XIXème
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