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Laus Veneris, and other poems and ballads
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Based on 7 Ratings and 1 Reviews

Book Description
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.
Book Information
PublisherScholarly Publishing Office, University of Michigan Library
BindingPaperback (61 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages340
ISBN-10142553418X
ISBN-13978-1425534189
Publication Date12/20/2005
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About Algernon Charles Swinburne (Author) : Algernon Charles Swinburne is a published author of children's books. A published credit of Algernon Charles Swinburne is Laus Veneris, and other poems and ballads.
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