The Story of Venus and Tannhäuser: A Romantic Novel

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The Story of Venus and Tannhäuser: A Romantic Novel

by Aubrey Beardsley

EN·~1 hours·3 chapters

Chapters

3 total

THE STORY OF - VENUS AND TANNHÄUSER

1:07:15

THE STORY OF - VENUS AND TANNHÄUSER - A ROMANTIC NOVEL

0:33

THE STORY OF VENUS AND TANNHÄUSER - A ROMANTIC NOVEL

0:03

Description

A richly imagined romance unfurls in a secluded valley where the goddess Venus holds court, her realm a blend of sensual allure and ancient mystery. The prose sweeps readers through moon‑lit groves and echoing halls, inviting them to taste the intoxicating blend of mythic grandeur and intimate yearning that defines the novel’s atmosphere.

At its heart is the wandering minstrel Tannhäuser, whose encounter with the divine temptress sets him on a path of both desire and doubt. As he wrestles with his own longing, he embarks on a pilgrimage toward Rome, seeking penitence and a deeper sense of purpose. The story’s early chapters balance lyrical passion with a probing exploration of conscience, promising a journey that is as much about inner transformation as it is about the seductive pull of the sacred hill.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (65K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Bodleian Library in Oxford.

Release date

Oct 14, 2015

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Aubrey Beardsley

Aubrey Beardsley

1872–1898

Known for bold black-and-white drawings that could be elegant, strange, and scandalous all at once, this brilliant illustrator became one of the standout artistic voices of the 1890s. His career lasted only a few years, but his work still feels sharp, theatrical, and unmistakably modern.

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