# Adonis — Poetry character guide

> Adonis in Poetry by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** young Adonis, Anon Adonis, Anon, Adon

**First appearance:** 0000-venus-and-adonis

## Who they are

A beautiful youth loved by Venus, who meets a tragic end while hunting.

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