Psyche

Psyche by Unknown arrives as a lush theatrical gem—a tragédie-ballet that blends myth, music, and courtly spectacle into a single luminous stage work. Originally associated with Molière, finished in part by Pierre Corneille and set to song-lyrics by Quinault, Psyche is a baroque play that stages the trials of the mortal heroine amid gods, lovers, and divine rivalries. Its prologue, choruses, ballets, and lyrical scenes evoke the courtly taste of 17th-century France: elaborate costume, dance interludes, and poetic prose mingle with themes of love, jealousy, transformation, and reconciliation without giving away crucial turns. The cast includes Jupiter, Venus, Love, Zephyr, two Graces and princes—figures who animate a fable about desire and the tests it endures. Explanatory notes and a clear prose translation make the drama accessible, preserving the theatrical energy while clarifying period references. Ideal for listeners who love classical literature, historical drama, or theatre history, Psyche offers a vivid audio experience for students, actors, and anyone curious about baroque spectacle—an elegant bridge between myth and the magnificence of early modern French stagecraft.