States Of Mind

Shakespeare’s extraordinary poem Venus and Adonis provides the inspiration for a compelling exploration of erotic power. Written during a plague epidemic that shut London’s theatres, Venus and Adonis was Shakespeare’s first published work and an instant bestseller. The vivid language and youthful vibrancy of the poetry make it an exhilarating and accessible ride. But the romanticism of the riveting narrative conceals disturbing themes of desire, rejection, sexual power, resistance and love.