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Fairy Tales & Folklore

Venus and Adonis

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Venus and Adonis is a folklore and fairy tales poetry collection by William Shakespeare.

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About Venus and Adonis

"Venus and Adonis" by William Shakespeare is a narrative poem published in 1593. It tells the story of Venus, goddess of love, who becomes infatuated with the beautiful young Adonis and attempts to seduce him—but he only wants to go hunting. This pastoral work blends erotic, comic, and tragic elements as it explores unrequited desire and the nature of love itself. When Adonis insists on hunting a dangerous wild boar despite Venus's warnings, their encounter takes a fateful turn that will forever change how love touches human hearts.
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  • Venus, Roman deity, Poetry
  • Adonis, Greek deity, Poetry

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Who wrote Venus and Adonis?

Venus and Adonis was written by William Shakespeare.

What genre is Venus and Adonis?

It is usually shelved as Fairy Tales & Folklore.

Is Venus and Adonis free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

Is there a free audiobook of Venus and Adonis?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 1 h 08 min.

What books are similar to Venus and Adonis?

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