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Venus and Adonis is a classic work of literature written by William Shakespeare in 1593. It is an epic narrative poem that tells the story of the relationship between the goddess Venus and the mortal Adonis. The poem is written in a Renaissance style and uses vivid imagery, classical... Read Full Overview

Read & Co. Classics presents this new beautiful edition of William Shakespeare's narrative poem, "Venus and Adonis". Featuring a specially commissioned new biography of William Shakespeare, it is a must for Shakespeare enthusiasts and newcomers alike. The poem intertwines comedy... Read Full Overview

Shakespeare's classic poem of Venus, the goddess of love, and her unrequited love for a young and handsome human named Adonis.

Venus and Adonis is a narrative poem by William Shakespeare published in 1593. It is probably Shakespeare's first publication.The poem tells the story of Venus, the goddess of Love of her unrequited love and of her attempted seduction of Adonis, an extremely... Read Full Overview

Venus and Adonis is a poem by William Shakespeare, written in 1592-1593, with a plot based on passages from Ovid's Metamorphoses. It is a complex, kaleidoscopic work, using constantly shifting tone and perspective to present contrasting views of the nature of love.

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present Argo Classics, a historic catalogue of classic prose and verse read by some of the world's most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly remastered stories are now available to download... Read Full Overview

At once comic, tragic and erotic, "Venus & Adonis" (1593) is a poem by William Shakespeare based on passages from Ovid's Metamorphoses. Through a series of expressive ink washes, Marlene Dumas paints new passion into the poem--bodies bleed into one another, lips part... Read Full Overview

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present Argo Classics, a historic catalogue of classic prose and verse read by some of the world's most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly remastered stories are now available to download... Read Full Overview

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present Argo Classics, a historic catalogue of classic prose and verse read by some of the world's most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly remastered stories are now available to download... Read Full Overview

William Shakespeare: Venus und Adonis. Epische Versdichtung Erstmals ins Deutsche bersetzt von Heinrich Christoph Albrecht (1783) Die vorliegende bersetzung stammt von Ferdinand Freiligrath. Erstdruck: D sseldorf (Schaubsche Buchhandlung) 1849. Vollst ndige Neuausgabe. Herausgegeben... Read Full Overview

EVEN as the sun with purple-colour'd face Had ta'en his last leave of the weeping morn, Rose-cheek'd Adonis tried him to the chase; Hunting he lov'd, but love he laugh'd to scorn; Sick-thoughted Venus makes amain unto him, And like a bold-fac'd suitor 'gins to woo him.

Adonis tragically chooses the excitement of the hunt over the charms of the beautiful Venus.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

Venus and Adonis is a narrative poem by William Shakespeare published in 1593. It is probably Shakespeare's first publication.The poem tells the story of Venus, the goddess of Love of her unrequited love and of her attempted seduction of Adonis, an extremely handsome young man,... Read Full Overview