Publisher's Synopsis
The Story of Venus and Tannhauser is a book written by the British artist and illustrator Aubrey Beardsley. It is a retelling of the medieval German legend of Tannh�����user, a knight who is seduced by the goddess Venus and later seeks redemption for his sins.The book features a series of black and white illustrations by Beardsley, which are known for their intricate and highly stylized designs. The illustrations depict scenes from the story, including Tannh�����user's encounter with Venus in her underground palace and his eventual pilgrimage to Rome to seek forgiveness from the Pope.Beardsley's version of the story is notable for its eroticism and decadence, which was considered scandalous at the time of its publication in 1907. The book has since become a classic of Art Nouveau illustration and is highly sought after by collectors.Overall, The Story of Venus and Tannhauser is a visually stunning and provocative retelling of a timeless legend.1927. A romantic novel in which is set forth an exact account of the manner of State held by Madam Venus, Goddess and Meretrix, under the famous Horselberg, and containing the Adventures of Tannhauser in that Palace, his repentance, his journeying to Rome and return to the Loving Mountain. Aubrey Beardsley was one of the most controversial artists of the Art Nouveau era, renowned for his dark and perverse images and the grotesque erotic themes which he explored in his later work. His eroticism is manifest, and must be accepted as simply as the fact that he had auburn hair and long hands.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.
