Till We Have Faces
Taproot Theatre Company presents the world premiere of 'Till We Have Faces' by C. S. Lewis, adapted for stage by Karen Lund from January 21st to February 28th, 2026. Librarians at Seattle Public Library created this resource list of books, films, music, and websites to enhance your experience of the show.
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Till We Have Faces
The story of Cupid and Psyche, reset in the frame of the primitive kingdom of Glome, sacrifices the King's youngest daughter Istra to Ungit (Aphrodite) and brings Orual, his oldest, ugly daughter, to consider the unknown ways of love. (Kirkus)
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The Golden Ass
The Metamorphoses of Lucius Apuleius is the only complete Latin novel to have survived to this day. Lucius of Maudorus is insatiably curious about magic, but when he tries to magic himself into a bird, he transforms instead into a donkey. The story follows his literal and metaphorical journey, and was called by St Augustine The Golden Ass . (Publisher copy)
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100 Characters From Classical Mythology
Chronicles 100 of the most important characters from Greek and Roman mythology including the gods of Olympus, Peleus, and Odysseus; and traces the development of each generation of gods and how they have been represented in history, art, and literature. (Publisher copy)
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The Palace of Eros
De Robertis explores the machinations and vulnerabilities of a Greek deity in this engrossing queer retelling of Eros and Psyche. (Publishers Weekly)
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Cesar Franck's Symphonic Poem, Psyche, available from Hoopla Digital
Cesar Franck's Symphonic Poem Psyche [Live]; Kurt Maseur and Marthe Keller; Orchestre Mondial des Jeunesses Musicales, Choeur La Psallette, Deutsche Grammophon, Verbier Festival Gold
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My Sister and Other Lovers
A history of damage and insecurity shapes the lives of two close siblings. … A deft, smart, indulgent work that delivers - finally - its necessary integration. (Kirkus Reviews)
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Classical Mythology A to Z
This companion to Edith Hamilton’s 1943 publication, Mythology, is divided into four sections covering Greek and Roman deities, humans, monsters, and places. Each section is alphabetically organized, with alternate spellings noted. ... Finishing with an appendix of gods, a glossary of ancient sources, and a detailed index, this is an ideal work for collections in need of a solid (and attractive) introduction to classical mythology. (Booklist)
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Mythology
75th Anniversary Edition. The book that made Greek myths modern. Still in print 80 years after its first publication, Mythology is a classic in itself and a pleasure to read. (Kirkus Reviews)
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A Grief Observed
A very personal, anguished, luminous little book about the meaning of death, marriage, and religion. (Publishers Weekly)
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C.S. Lewis on Stage
Using C.S. Lewis' own words, award-winning actor Max McLean inhabits Lewis to take us on his rigorous journey from hard-boiled atheist to the most reluctant convert in all of England. (Publisher copy)
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