Der König Candaules: Drama in drei Akten by André Gide

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By Sylvia Cooper Posted on Jan 2, 2026
In Category - Spiritual Stories
Gide, André, 1869-1951 Gide, André, 1869-1951
German
"Der König Candaules: Drama in drei Akten" by André Gide is a drama written in 1899. King Candaules allows the fisherman Gyges to secretly enter his wife Nyssias's bedchamber using a magic ring that makes him invisible. Gyges spends the night with the queen, who believes her husband is with her. When she discovers the deception, she demands revenge...
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shame, and later inspired the psychological term "candaulism." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Susan Thomas
5 months ago

This stood out immediately because the author anticipates common questions and addresses them well. I learned so much from this.

Michelle Miller
3 months ago

I approached this with curiosity because the author anticipates common questions and addresses them well. Time very well spent.

Steven Taylor
2 months ago

Given the topic, it creates a vivid world that you simply do not want to leave. Time very well spent.

James Young
3 months ago

This was recommended to me by a colleague and the insights offered are both practical and thought-provoking. It was exactly what I needed right now.

Jennifer Rivera
1 month ago

I didn’t think I would enjoy this, but the character development is subtle yet leaves a lasting impact. It was exactly what I needed right now.

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