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Venus And Adonis: The Passionate Pilgrim
Paperback
General PoetryGeneral World HistoryShakespeare
ISBN13: 9781278647975
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Mar 21 2012
Pages: 98
Weight: 0.33
Height: 0.20 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Venus and Adonis is a narrative poem by William Shakespeare published in 1593. It tells the story of Venus, the goddess of love, and her attempted seduction of the mortal Adonis. The poem is rich in imagery and explores themes of love, desire, and the tragic consequences of unrequited affection.
The Passionate Pilgrim is a collection of poems published in 1599 and attributed to William Shakespeare, though the authorship of some poems is disputed. The collection includes sonnets and shorter lyrical poems dealing with themes of love, beauty, and the transience of life. Together, these works showcase Shakespeare's mastery of language and his profound understanding of human emotions.
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