William Shakespeare

Venus and Adonis

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Read & Co. Classics presents this new beautiful edition of William Shakespeare's narrative poem, "Venus and Adonis". Featuring a specially commissioned new biography of William Shakespeare, it is a must for Shakespeare enthusiasts and newcomers alike. The 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. William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616) was an English playwright, poet, and actor. He is considered to be the greatest writer in the English language and is celebrated as the world's most famous dramatist.

Produktdetails

• Shakespeare Library
• Verlag: Read & Co. Classics
• Seitenzahl: 60
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. Mai 2018
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 4mm
• Gewicht: 89g
• ISBN-13: 9781528705332
• ISBN-10: 1528705335
• Artikelnr.: 52857603

Autorenporträt

William Shakespeare (1564 -1616) was an English poet, playwright, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist.[2] He is often called England's national poet, and the "Bard of Avon". His extant works, including collaborations, consist of approximately 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright.

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