Till We Have Faces A Myth Retold by C S Lewis

This document contains excerpts from C.S. Lewis's "Till We Have Faces: A Myth Retold," a novel initially published in 1956. The text features Part One and a portion of Part Two of the book, along with a dedication to Joy Davidman and an author's note from C.S. Lewis, mentioning Apuleius as a source. The narrative follows Orual, the eldest daughter of King Trom of Glome, as she recounts her life, particularly her complex relationship with her younger sister, Psyche, who is believed by the people and a powerful Priest to be a goddess. The excerpts explore themes of sacrifice, divine jealousy, love, and perception, as Orual struggles to understand the true nature of the gods and her own profound attachments. Her journey includes political intrigue, personal loss, and a mystical "trial" where she confronts her accusations against the gods and ultimately gains new insight into herself and the divine.