The Story of Venus and Tannhauser by Aubrey Beardsley
Orignal, unexpurgated, long-suppressedmaterpiece of erotic elegance, with a profusion of Beardsley drawings. This retelling of the old legend is a witty and ingenious decadent account of Tannhauser's visit to the glamorous pleasure palace of Venus. The censored version of the novella was originally published in The Yellow Book as Under the Hill and the unexpurgated edition was privately printed in 1907. This edition contains Beardsley's remarkable illustrations. Stated on back cover" this new, unexpurgated edition of Beardsley's most important literay work contains the full text of the original manuscript as Beardsley wrote it. Nothing has been deleted, nor has any wother writer's work been added.
Format: Paperback
Published: 1967
Edition: 1st Printing
Pages: 160
Paperback pre-owned book in good condition, some shelf wear and tear on cover corners/edges ; some creasing on cover, rubbed edges. Some disolouration on inner wraps.
