Which C.S. Lewis novel follows the orphaned girl Orual in the kingdom of Glome?

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Till We Have Faces follows the orphaned girl Orual in the fictional kingdom of Glome. C.S. Lewis published the novel in 1956, and its subtitle identifies it as a retelling of the myth of Cupid and Psyche.

Orual is the eldest daughter of the king of Glome. The story is presented largely through her perspective, allowing Lewis to explore jealousy, love, religious belief, self-knowledge, and the difficulty of understanding other people’s motives.

The book differs from Lewis’s Narnia novels in audience, setting, and tone. It is often regarded as one of his most psychologically complex works. Its title comes from the idea that human beings must confront their true selves rather than hide behind masks or incomplete accounts of their own actions.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Oct. 2026

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