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Venus and Adonis
By William ShakespearePublisher Description
This poem intertwines comedy with tragedy to tell the tale of Venus’s obsession with the handsome Adonis, whose affections even the goddess of love cannot hold. It explores the pain of unrequited love and grief and is known for its beautiful depictions of nature.
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Mara George
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Beautifully writtenDescriptive writingBeautiful setting
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Reviewed in:The William Shakespeare Club
Beautifully writtenDescriptive writingEasy to readOriginal writingFast-pacedBeautiful settingImmersive settingHeartbreaking
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“Although the subject of the poem isn’t particularly compelling to me and nonconsensual romance is certainly off-putting to understate it, I’m glad that I read Shakespeare’s first published work.”Reviewed in:The William Shakespeare Club
Original writingUnengaging characters
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