Venus and Adonis: Critical Essays

by Philip C. Kolin

Book Overview

This is the first collection of critical essays devoted exclusively to Shakespeare's first published work, his long narrative poem Venus and Adonis which established his reputation as the literary darling of London and the heir of Ovid. Particularly important is the book's coverage of the little-known presence of Venus and Adonis on stage.A substantial introduction of 65 pagessurveys the history of criticism about the poem and its significance,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138864307
• ISBN13: 9781138864306
• Release Date: February 2015
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 446 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"