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.

      Filled with kings and peasants, saints and ogres—as well as some quite extraordinary plants and animals—these two hundred tales bring to life Italy’s folklore, sometimes with earthy humor, sometimes with noble mystery, and sometimes with the playfulness of sheer nonsense.   Selected and retold by one of the country’s greatest literary icons, “this collection stands with the finest folktale collections anywhere” (The New York Times Book Review).   “For readers of any age . . . A masterwork.” —The Wall Street Journal   “A magic book, and a classic to boot.” —Time

    The Cyclops, translated and with an introduction by William Arrowsmith2. Heracles, translated and with an introduction by William Arrowsmith3. Iphigenia in Tauris, translated by Witter Bynner and with an introduction by Richmond Lattimore4. Helen, translated and with an introduction by William ArrowsmithIn nine paperback volumes, the Grene and Lattimore editions offer the most comprehensive selection of the Greek tragedies available in English. Over the years these authoritative, critically acclaimed editions have been the preferred choice of over three million readers for personal libraries and individual study as well as for classroom use.

    In The Forge and the Crucible, Mircea Eliade follows the ritualistic adventures of these ancient societies, adventures rooted in the people's awareness of an awesome new power.The new edition of The Forge and the Crucible contains an updated appendix, in which Eliade lists works on Chinese alchemy published in the past few years. He also discusses the importance of alchemy in Newton's scientific evolution.

    As their relationship develops, Renault expertly conveys Greek culture, showing the impact of this supreme philosopher whose influence spans epochs.

    More remarkable, Chiera had extraordinary gifts to equal to his desire. They Wrote on Clay combines fascinatingly the fruits of sound and painstaking archeology with the natural-born storyteller's art. As transmitted by Chiera, the message of the recently discovered Babylonian clay tablets becomes an absorbing excursion into the common life of a vanished civilization. Few will read They Wrote on Clay without becoming infected with something of Chiera's love for the rich archeological lore of the ancient Near East."The book presents, briefly and clearly, a vivid picture of a long-dead people who in numerous ways were very like ourselves."—L. M. Field, New York Times "No mystery story can be as exciting."—Harper's "Plainly and fetchingly written."—New Republic

    Marshall tells the story of how he came to be a world-renowned hunter, from his days shooting rabbits and ducks in rural Indiana to his numerous worldwide escapades, killing dangerous game such as lions, tigers, and water buffalo.

    The book is a collection of twelve traditional Japanese folk tales, legends, and fairy tales for children. They reveal the traditions and customs, and the aspirations and innermost feelings, of the Japanese.The stories include: The Story of Shitakirisuzume (The Tongue-cut Sparrow); The Story of Nezumi No Yomeiri (The Marriage of a Mouse); The Story of Urashima Taro (The Fisherman and the Tortoise), The Story of Kintaro (The Strong Boy), The Story of Sarukani Kassen (The Monkey-and-Crab Fight), The Story of Kaguyahime (The Luminous Princess), The Story of Momotaro (The Peach Boy), The Story of Kachikachiyama (The Kachi Kachi Mountain), The Story of Hanasaka Jijii (The Old Man Who Made Trees Blossom), The Story of Kobutori Jisan (The Old Men with Wens), The Story of Bunbuku Chagama (The Lucky Cauldron), and The Story of Issunboshi (The One-Inch Boy).