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Venus and Adonis

Book • 2024

John Christopher Pepusch

Venus and Adonis is a masque composed by John Christopher Pepusch in 1715.

It is one of his notable works, reflecting his involvement in theatrical music during his time in England.

Pepusch was a prominent figure in English music, known for his compositions and his role in preserving and promoting ancient music.

Mentioned by

Elizabeth Goldring

Mentioned in 3 episodes

Mentioned by Dr. Paul Edmondson as the first publication with Shakespeare's name on it, noting its popularity during his lifetime.

William Shakespeare: life of the week

Mentioned by

Melvyn Bragg

as a poem that combines erotic comedy with a tragic outcome, influencing Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.

Romeo and Juliet

Mentioned by

Mark Ford

as one of Shakespeare's narrative poems.

Next Year on Close Readings: Realism, Nature, Narrative Poems and a history of London

Mentioned by

Mark Ford

as a very popular poem written by Shakespeare that gets inspiration from Ovid's Metamorphoses.

Narrative Poems: 'Venus and Adonis' and 'The Rape of Lucrece' by William Shakespeare

Mentioned as one of Shakespeare's long narrative poems that had multiple reprints.

Shakespeare's Sonnets (Archive Episode)

Mentioned by

Emma Smith

as a work Shakespeare wrote when the theatres were closed due to the plague.

Hamlet unravelled

Mentioned by

Mark Ford

as a narrative poem by Shakespeare that makes use of classical characters.

Next Year on Close Readings: Realism, Nature, Narrative Poems and a history of London

Mentioned by

Elizabeth Goldring

as a work dedicated by William Shakespeare to Southampton in 1593.

Shakespeare's Male Muse: A Mystery Solved?

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