What was the name of C.S. Lewis’s 1956 novel inspired partly by the Cupid and Psyche myth?

C.S. Lewis’s 1956 novel inspired partly by the Cupid and Psyche myth is Till We Have Faces. Its full title is Till We Have Faces: A Myth Retold.

The novel is narrated by Orual, a princess in the fictional kingdom of Glome. Lewis reworks the ancient story of Cupid and Psyche from the viewpoint of Psyche’s older sister, exploring jealousy, faith, self-knowledge, love, and the difficulty of seeing another person clearly.

Lewis considered this book one of his best works, and it differs substantially in tone from the Narnia stories. It is a psychological and philosophical retelling rather than a children’s fantasy. The title refers to the idea that human beings often hide behind emotional or moral masks until they become capable of honest self-understanding.