Venus and Adonis

Venus And Adonis

A shortened version of Shakespeare's narrative poem in which a passionate Venus tries to seduce an unwilling Adonis.

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  • Type: Plays
  • Channel: BBC Radio 3
  • Duration: 50'21''
  • Broadcast date: 1978
Usage

UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

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