Under The Hill: Or The Story Of Venus And Tannhauser - Hardcover

by Audrey Beardsley (Author), John Glassco (Author)

Under The Hill: Or The Story Of Venus And Tannhauser by Audrey Beardsley is a novel that retells the classic medieval legend of Tannhauser, a knight who becomes enamored with the goddess Venus and is lured into her underground realm. In this version, Beardsley explores the themes of desire, passion, and the struggle between earthly and divine love. The story unfolds through the eyes of the protagonist, Tannhauser, as he navigates the treacherous terrain of the underground world and grapples with his conflicting emotions. The novel is richly illustrated with Beardsley's signature black and white line drawings, which add to the dreamlike quality of the narrative. Under The Hill is a haunting and sensual tale that will appeal to fans of mythology, fantasy, and Gothic literature.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.