Which work by Jean de La Fontaine retells the story of Cupid and Psyche?

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Jean de La Fontaine Jean de La Fontaine, oil painting by François De Troy; in the Bibliothèque Publique et Universitaire, Geneva

The work by Jean de La Fontaine that retells the story of Cupid and Psyche is titled Les Amours de Psiché et de Cupidon (1669), or The Loves of Cupid and Psyche.1

This narrative is noted for its lucid prose, its blend of wit and delicate emotion, and its insightful observations on feminine psychology. While the myth itself is most famously recorded in the Metamorphoses (also known as The Golden Ass) by the Latin author Lucius Apuleius, La Fontaine’s version stands out among his miscellaneous writings as a significant departure from his other poetic exercises.12