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Venus and Adonis

Book • 2024
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.

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Mentioned as one of Shakespeare's long narrative poems that had multiple reprints.
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Shakespeare's Sonnets (Archive Episode)
Mentioned by Dr. Paul Edmondson as the first publication with Shakespeare's name on it, noting its popularity during his lifetime.
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William Shakespeare: life of the week
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Melvyn Bragg
as a poem that combines erotic comedy with a tragic outcome, influencing Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
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Romeo and Juliet
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Mark Ford
as one of Shakespeare's narrative poems.
Next Year on Close Readings: Realism, Nature, Narrative Poems and a history of London
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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
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Elizabeth Goldring
as a work dedicated by William Shakespeare to Southampton in 1593.
Shakespeare's Male Muse: A Mystery Solved?

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