Shakespeare's Venus and Adonis

American actress, dancer and singer Claire Luce (1903-1989) reads the Bard’s romantic poem Venus & Adonis in its entirety on this album. This poem switches tone and perspective throughout so as to offer differing viewpoints on the nature of love. The complete text of the poem is included in the liner notes, followed by a brief biography of the reader.

Track Listing

101	Beginning: Even as the Sun...	Claire Luce	19:13
201	Beginning: Nay, Then, ‘Quoth Adon...	Claire Luce	17:20