Venus and Adonis
(2018)

Nonfiction

eBook

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PUBLISHED
[United States] : Read Books Ltd., 2018
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1 online resource (59 pages)

ISBN/ISSN
9781528785754 MWT12200306, 1528785754 12200306
LANGUAGE
English
NOTES

Classic Books Library 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 with tragedy to tell the tale of Venus's obsession with the handsome Adonis, whose affections even the goddess of love cannot hold. It explores the pain of unrequited love and grief and is known for its beautiful depictions of nature. William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616) was an English playwright, poet, and actor. He is considered to be the greatest writer in the English language and is celebrated as the world's most famous dramatist

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