Under the Hill

Résumé : 'Under the Hill', Beardsley's great romance, is based upon the legend of Venus and Tannhäuser, who are the two principals of the book. With precise attention to detail, Beardsley has written a glittering erotic parody of the old legend. This edition of the book has been completed by the Canadian poet, John Glassco, who achieves a remarkable feat in his imitation of the original's language and rhythms. Mr. Glassco has carefully collated three earlier texts, making this edition of 'Under the Hill' the definitive one.