Publisher's Synopsis
Venus and Adonis is a narrative poem written by William Shakespeare in 1593. The poem tells the story of the goddess Venus, who falls in love with the mortal Adonis. Despite her attempts to seduce him, Adonis remains steadfast in his refusal to give in to her advances. As the poem progresses, the two engage in a series of debates about the nature of love and desire, with Venus arguing for the power of passion and Adonis advocating for the virtues of self-control.Throughout the poem, Shakespeare uses vivid imagery and rich language to bring the story to life. The characters are complex and multi-dimensional, with Venus representing the all-consuming power of desire and Adonis embodying the ideals of reason and restraint. The poem also explores themes of mortality, beauty, and the fleeting nature of love.Overall, Venus and Adonis is a masterful work of poetry that showcases Shakespeare's skill as a storyteller and his ability to capture the complexities of human emotion. It remains a beloved and influential work in the canon of English literature, and continues to be studied and appreciated by readers and scholars alike.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.
