What are some famous books about Orpheus in fiction?

One great book is 'The Song of Orpheus' which beautifully retells the Orpheus myth in a fictional narrative. It really captures the essence of his story, especially his journey to the underworld to save his beloved Eurydice.

I'm not entirely sure specifically what 'Orpheus Science Fiction' is about as it could refer to many things. It might be a story, a movie, or a series that involves science - fictional elements related to the name Orpheus, perhaps some kind of futuristic adventure with a character named Orpheus.

One can't forget 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, published in 1960 but with themes that were very much part of the 1950s. It deals with racism in the South. And 'A Streetcar Named Desire' by Tennessee Williams, first performed in 1947 but widely read in the 1950s, is a powerful play about desire and the clash between different classes.

The Orpheus story is mainly about a great musician named Orpheus. He was so talented that his music could charm all things. His wife Eurydice died and he was so heartbroken. He decided to go to the underworld to bring her back. His music was so powerful that it softened the hearts of Hades and Persephone, the rulers of the underworld. They allowed him to take Eurydice back on one condition: he should not look back at her until they reached the upper world. But in his eagerness, just before reaching the end, he looked back, and Eurydice vanished forever. It's a tragic love story.

Definitely 'The Secret Garden'. It's super famous. It shows how a garden can be a place of healing and discovery for the characters. The transformation of the garden parallels the growth of the main character, Mary. It has been loved for generations and has inspired many adaptations.

A famous one is 'Neuromancer' by William Gibson. It's a classic cyberpunk work that introduced many concepts related to computers and the digital world in a fictional context. It's often regarded as a pioneer in the genre.

The novel 'The Day of the Locust' by Nathanael West. It presents a satirical view of Hollywood and the people in it, including actors. It shows the dark side of the dream factory, the false hopes, and the desperation of those trying to make it in the acting world.

Definitely 'The Magic Tree House' series. In these books, the magic tree house serves as a portal to different times and places, and often there are trees that play important roles in the various adventures. It's very popular among young readers.

Well, 'The Castle in the Attic' is quite well - known. It's about a boy who discovers a magical castle in his attic. The story is full of adventure as he explores this miniature castle world. It's a great read for kids and adults alike who love a bit of magic.

Well, 'Romeo and Juliet' by Shakespeare is extremely famous. It's a tragic love story of two young lovers from feuding families. Then there's 'Anna Karenina' by Leo Tolstoy which delves deep into the relationships of the characters, especially the doomed relationship of Anna and Vronsky. 'Madame Bovary' by Gustave Flaubert also shows a woman's search for something more in her relationship and her life in general, which leads to her downfall.