Venus & Aphrodite: The Biography of Desire

The goddesses Venus and Aphrodite have fascinated and inspired artists, writers, and musicians for centuries. They are the embodiment of beauty, love, and desire, and their stories have been told and retold in countless works of art, literature, and popular culture.

Venus and Aphrodite: A Biography of Desire

by Bettany Hughes

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	24261 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	167 pages

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In Venus & Aphrodite: The Biography of Desire, classicist and author Sarah Iles Johnston explores the history, mythology, and cultural impact of these iconic figures. Through a lavishly illustrated narrative, she traces the origins of Venus and Aphrodite in ancient Greece and Rome, and follows their evolution through the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the modern era.

Johnston examines the many ways in which Venus and Aphrodite have been depicted in art, from the sensual nude of the Venus de Milo to the ethereal beauty of Botticelli's Venus. She also explores the literary and musical representations of these goddesses, from the love poetry of Ovid to the operas of Wagner.

Venus & Aphrodite: The Biography of Desire is a comprehensive and engaging look at the goddesses who have inspired countless generations. It is a must-read for anyone interested in mythology, art, literature, or popular culture.

Praise for Venus & Aphrodite: The Biography of Desire

"A stunningly beautiful and intellectually stimulating book. Johnston's writing is clear, concise, and engaging, and she brings the goddesses Venus and Aphrodite to life in a way that is both accessible and thought-provoking." —Donna Zuckerberg, author of Not All Dead White Men

"A masterpiece of scholarship and storytelling. Johnston has created a definitive biography of Venus and Aphrodite that is both authoritative and entertaining. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of mythology, art, and literature." —Barry Strauss, author of The Trojan War

"Johnston's book is a triumph. She has written a comprehensive and engaging biography of Venus and Aphrodite that is sure to become a classic. This book is a must-have for anyone interested in mythology, art, literature, or popular culture." —Natalie Haynes, author of A Thousand Ships

Venus and Aphrodite: A Biography of Desire

by Bettany Hughes

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	24261 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	167 pages

FREE