Venus

Suzan-Lori Parks continues her examination of black people in history and stage through the life of the so-called “Hottentot Venus,” an African woman displayed semi-nude throughout Europe due to her extraordinary physiognomy; in particular, her enormous buttocks. She was befriended, bought and bedded by a doctor who advanced his scientific career through his anatomical measurements of her after her premature death.

Venus is written by Suzan-Lori Parks and published by Theatre Communications Group. The Digital and eTextbook ISBNs for Venus are 9781559367387, 1559367385 and the print ISBNs are 9781559361354, 1559361352.