0
$0
veryfinebooks
0

Walter Pater "The Marriage Of Cupid & Psyche" Leather Bound Collector's Edition [Very Fine]

$99
(No reviews yet) Write a Review
Item #:
480-127
Availability:
Same Day Shipping
Free Gift wrapping:
Options available
Walter Pater "The Marriage Of Cupid & Psyche" Leather Bound Collector's Edition [Very Fine]
Walter Pater "The Marriage Of Cupid & Psyche" Leather Bound Collector's Edition [Very Fine]
Walter Pater "The Marriage Of Cupid & Psyche" Leather Bound Collector's Edition [Very Fine]
Walter Pater "The Marriage Of Cupid & Psyche" Leather Bound Collector's Edition [Very Fine] Walter Pater "The Marriage Of Cupid & Psyche" Leather Bound Collector's Edition [Very Fine]
Cupid and Psyche is a story from the Latin novel Metamorphoses, also known as The Golden Ass, written in the 2nd century AD by Apuleius. It concerns the overcoming of obstacles to the love between Psyche (Greek: "Soul" or "Breath of Life") and Cupid (Latin Cupido, "Desire") or Amor ("Love", Greek Eros), and their ultimate union in marriage. Although the only extended narrative from antiquity is that of Apuleius, Eros and Psyche appear in Greek art as early as the 4th century BC. The story's Neoplatonic elements and allusions to mystery religions accommodate multiple interpretations, and it has been analyzed as an allegory and in light of folktale, fairy tale, and myth.

About the author

Walter Horatio Pater (4 August 1839 - 30 July 1894) was an English essayist, literary and art critic, and writer of fiction. Born in Stepney in London's East End, Walter Pater was the second son of Richard Glode Pater, a physician who had moved to London in the early 19th century to practice medicine among the poor. Dr Pater died while Walter was an infant and the family moved to Enfield, London. Walter attended Enfield Grammar School and was individually tutored by the headmaster.

Features

Includes all the classic Easton Press qualities:

* Premium Leather
* Silk Moire Endleaves
* Distinctive Cover Design
* Hubbed Spine, Accented in Real 22KT Gold
* Satin Ribbon Page Marker
* Gilded Page Edges
* Long-lasting, High Quality Acid-neutral Paper
* Smyth-sewn Pages for Strength and Durability
* Beautiful Illustrations

VERY FINE GUARANTEED

A wonderful bright clean copy free of any markings, writings, or stamps. Sharp corners that are not bumped. Tight and square spine. Unread book. No attached bookplates or indication of any removed.
Publisher:
Easton Press
Edition:
Easton Press
Binding:
Leather Bound (Full genuine leather)
Illustrator:
Limited Edition
Dimensions:
9 "x 6" x 2"