Till We Have Faces
by C.S. Lewis
Till We Have Faces by C.S. Lewis holds a highly rated rating of 4.19 out of 5, based on 36.8K reader ratings. First published in 1956. The book spans 313 pages.
About Till We Have Faces
In this timeless tale of two mortal princesses- one beautiful and one unattractive- C.S. Lewis reworks the classical myth of Cupid and Psyche into an enduring piece of contemporary fiction. This is the story of Orual, Psyche's embittered and ugly older sister, who posessively and harmfully loves Psyche. Much to Orual's frustration, Psyche is loved by Cupid, the god of love himself, setting the troubled Orual on a path of moral development.Set against the backdrop of Glome, a barbaric, pre-Christian world, the struggles between sacred and profane love are illuminated as Orual learns that we cannot understand the intent of the gods "till we have faces" and sincerity in our souls and selves.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | C.S. Lewis |
| Published | 1956 |
| Pages | 313 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fantasy, Classics, Christian, Religion & Spirituality |
| Average Rating | 4.19 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 36,758 |
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What genre is Till We Have Faces?
Till We Have Faces is categorized as Fiction, Fantasy, Classics, Christian. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Till We Have Faces worth reading?
Based on 36.8K reader ratings, Till We Have Faces has an average score of 4.19 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Till We Have Faces?
Till We Have Faces has 313 pages.
Who wrote Till We Have Faces?
Till We Have Faces was written by C.S. Lewis. It was first published in 1956.
What is the ISBN for Till We Have Faces?
The ISBN-13 for Till We Have Faces is 9780156904360.0.
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