Shakespeare's Venus And Adonis

Shakespeare's Venus and Adonis: An Essay is a literary analysis of William Shakespeare's poem Venus and Adonis, written by Ernst Brohm and originally published in 1899. The book examines the themes, symbolism, and language used in the poem, which tells the story of the goddess Venus' infatuation with the young Adonis and his rejection of her advances. Brohm delves into the historical and cultural context in which the poem was written, as well as the literary traditions that influenced Shakespeare's work. The book provides a detailed analysis of the characters, their motivations, and the underlying themes of love, desire, and mortality. Brohm also explores the poetic techniques used by Shakespeare, including the use of imagery, metaphor, and allusion. Overall, Shakespeare's Venus and Adonis: An Essay provides a comprehensive and insightful examination of one of Shakespeare's lesser-known works.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.