Venus And Adonis (1593) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781165498260)

Venus and Adonis is a narrative poem written by William Shakespeare in 1593. The poem is based on the classical myth of Venus and Adonis, in which Venus, the goddess of love, falls in love with Adonis, a handsome young hunter. Despite her attempts to seduce him, Adonis remains devoted to hunting and rejects her advances. However, as he sets out on a hunt, he is killed by a wild boar, leaving Venus heartbroken.The poem is divided into six parts, each depicting a different stage of the relationship between Venus and Adonis. The first part introduces the two characters and their initial attraction, while the second part sees Venus attempting to persuade Adonis to stay with her. In the third part, Adonis resists her advances and sets out on a hunt, while the fourth part depicts Venus's despair at his departure.The fifth part of the poem sees Adonis encountering the wild boar that will ultimately lead to his death, while the final part shows Venus mourning his loss and transforming his blood into a flower. The poem is notable for its vivid descriptions of nature and its exploration of themes such as love, desire, and mortality.Overall, Venus and Adonis is a powerful and evocative work that showcases Shakespeare's mastery of language and his ability to bring classical myths to life. It remains a popular and influential work of literature to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William Shakespeare
ISBN-10: 116549826X
ISBN-13: 9781165498260
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 126
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.79lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d