Black Venus (short story collection)

Black Venus is a short story collection by Canadian author, [[Category:Short Story Collections]], [[Category:Canadian Literature]]. While specific authors and publication dates vary depending on the collection in question, the title "Black Venus" is frequently used in the context of short fiction to evoke themes of beauty, otherness, and often, the complexities of race and identity, particularly within a Western context. The Venus figure, often depicted as a symbol of beauty and desire, is re-imagined through a lens of blackness, challenging conventional representations. The stories collected under this title usually explore the experiences of Black women, examining their relationships with themselves, their bodies, and the world around them. Such collections may delve into topics such as colonialism, diaspora, love, loss, and social justice. Because the title is not unique to a single anthology, more specific details regarding individual published works using this title are needed for a more complete encyclopedic entry.