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

Chapters

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

2015-10-14

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Aubrey Beardsley

Aubrey Beardsley

1872–1898

Known for bold black-and-white drawings that helped define the 1890s Aesthetic movement, this English illustrator brought wit, elegance, and a touch of scandal to books, magazines, and the stage. His career was brief, but images for works like Salomé and The Yellow Book made him one of the most memorable artists of the fin de siècle.

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