This classic Roman tale tells the story of the god Cupid and the mortal woman Psyche, whose love for each other is tested by a series of trials and obstacles. The story has been retold countless times throughout history, and this edition features a translation of Apuleius's text as well as commentary and analysis by Charles Stuttaford and Jessie Mothersole. Fans of mythology and classic literature will enjoy this enduring tale of love and perseverance. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.