Dewey Decimal821.3
SynopsisThis new edition focuses on the Sonnets as poetry - sometimes strikingly individual poems, but often subtly interlinked in thematic, imagistic and other groupings. Gwynne Evans and Anthony Hecht also address the many questions that cast a veil of mystery over the genesis of the Sonnets: to what extent are they autobiographical? What is the nature of the 'love', strongly expressed, between the 'poet', the 'youth' and the 'Dark Lady'? Can they, apart from the poet, be identified? Who is the 'rival poet'? When were the Sonnets written and in what order? What were the circumstances surrounding their publication?, The Signet Classic Shakespeare series contains the preeminent mass market books of the complete works of Shakespeare. This reissue features a new Overview by Sylvan Barnet, former chairman of the English Department at Tufts University, an updated Bibliography, suggested references, and stage and film history., Read Shakespeare's sonnets in all their brilliance--and understand what every word means! Don't be intimidated by Shakespeare! These popular guides make the Bard's sonnets accessible and enjoyable. This No Fear guide contains : The complete original text A line-by-line translation that puts the words into everyday language Plenty of helpful commentary, Read Shakespeare's sonnets in all their brilliance--and understand what every word means Don't be intimidated by Shakespeare These popular guides make the Bard's sonnets accessible and enjoyable. This No Fear guide contains The complete original text A line-by-line translation that puts the words into everyday language Plenty of helpful commentary, This new edition focuses on the Sonnets as poetry -- at times strikingly individual poems, but often subtly interlinked in thematic, imagistic, and other groupings. Gwynne Evans and Anthony Hecht also address the many questions that cast a veil of mystery over the genesis of the Sonnets: to what extent are they autobiographical? What is the nature of the 'love', strongly expressed, between the 'poet', the 'youth', and the 'Dark Lady'? Can they, apart from the poet, be identified? Who is the 'rival poet'? When were the Sonnets written and in what order? What were the circumstances surrounding their publication?, Read Shakespeare's sonnets in all their brilliance--and understand what every word means Don't be intimidated by Shakespeare These popular guides make the Bard's sonnets accessible and enjoyable. This No Fear guide contains : The complete original text A line-by-line translation that puts the words into everyday language Plenty of helpful commentary