Laus Veneris and Other Poems and Ballads - Softcover

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Laus Veneris and Other Poems and Ballads is a collection of poetry by Algernon Charles Swinburne, a prominent English poet and critic of the Victorian era. The title poem, Laus Veneris, is a sensual and erotic work that explores themes of love, desire, and beauty through the lens of classical mythology. The collection also includes other notable works such as The Garden of Proserpine, Hymn to Proserpine, and Dolores, which deal with similar themes of passion and mortality. Swinburne’s writing is known for its lush, musical language and vivid imagery, as well as its controversial subject matter and exploration of taboo topics. This collection is considered a significant work in the Victorian literary canon and continues to be studied and admired by scholars and readers alike.1875. A collection of verse by the poet Swinburne who is one of the very few, since the days of Raleigh and Sidney, to come from the aristocracy. He was also well-known for his sexual proclivities and debauched lifestyle. The title poem, Laus Veneris, explores the theme of the destructive power of Venus’s love. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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