Venus and Adonis
About this book
Adonis is a youth of unsurpassed beauty. A hunter. The goddess Venus, sees him and falls madly in love with him. Venus's love becomes boundless and without limit and Adonis rejects her even though she is a beautiful goddess and the goddess of love. And thereby hangs a tale. The story is told through the lamentations of Venus for Adonis's rejection of her love.
Reader Profile
3.7/5 · 3920 readers · 43 pages · ≈ 48 min · Demanding
How long does it take to read Venus and Adonis?
About ≈ 48 min — 43 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Venus and Adonis?
43 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Venus and Adonis?
It sits on the Mythology, Poetry, Biography & Memoir shelves.
Is Venus and Adonis in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Venus and Adonis?
The main characters include Lucretia, William Shakespeare (1564-1616), Rockwell Kent (1882-1971).
Who wrote Venus and Adonis?
William Shakespeare.
Where can I read Venus and Adonis online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library