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100 1 _aBeardsley, Aubrey,
_d1872-1898
245 1 4 _aThe Story of Venus and Tannhäuser: A Romantic Novel
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Under_the_Hill
500 _aRelease date is 2015-10-14
508 _aProduced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Bodleian Library in Oxford.
520 _a"The Story of Venus and Tannhäuser: A Romantic Novel" by Aubrey Beardsley is a romantic novel written in the early 20th century. It presents a fantastical narrative surrounding the legendary characters of Tannhäuser, a knight who ventures into the realm of Venus, the goddess of love. The book intricately explores themes of desire, hedonism, and the interplay between love and repentance, all set against a backdrop of opulent and whimsical imagery that characterizes Beardsley's distinctive artistic style. The story follows Tannhäuser as he enters the enchanting Venusberg, where he loses himself in a world of sensual pleasures under the care and seduction of Venus. Initially enthralled by the lavish lifestyle and the goddess's affections, Tannhäuser eventually grapples with his conscience, feeling the pull of repentance that prompts his journey to seek absolution in Rome. The narrative shifts between vivid descriptions of the extravagant court of Venus and Tannhäuser’s introspective struggles. As he navigates his dual yearnings for both worldly indulgence and spiritual redemption, the novel delves into the complexities of human desire and its consequences, delivering a rich tapestry of eroticism and reflection on the nature of love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFantasy fiction
653 _aLove stories
653 _aVenus (Roman deity) -- Fiction
653 _aTannhäuser -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50210
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