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Book Synopsis: Shakespeare became famous as a dazzling poet before most people even knew that he wrote plays. His sonnets are the English language’s most extraordinary anatomy of love in all its dimensions–desire and despair, longing and loss, adoration and disgust. To read them is to confront morality and eternity in the same breath. Produced under the editorial supervision of Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen, two of today’s most accomplished Shakespearean scholars, The Sonnets and Other Poems includes all of Shakespeare’s sonnets, the long narrative poems “Venus and Adonis” and “The Rape of Lucrece,” and several other shorter works. Incorporating definitive texts and authoritative notes from William Shakespeare: Complete Works, this unique volume also includes an expanded Introduction by Jonathan Bate that places the poems in literary and historical context and illuminates their relationship to Shakespeare’s dramatic writing. Also featured are key facts about the individual selections; an index of the first lines of the sonnets; a chronology of Shakespeare’s life and times; and recommendations for further reading. Ideal for students and general readers alike, this modern and accessible edition sets a new standard in Shakespearean literature for the twenty-first century.
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Discover the timeless poetry of William Shakespeare with The Sonnets and Other Poems (Modern Library Classics). Immerse yourself in the English language's most extraordinary anatomy of love, where desire and despair, longing and loss are portrayed with unparalleled depth. These sonnets will transport you to a world of adoration and disgust, where morality and eternity intertwine in every line.
Edited by renowned Shakespearean scholars Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen, The Sonnets and Other Poems includes not only the famous sonnets but also the long narrative poems "Venus and Adonis" and "The Rape of Lucrece," complemented by other shorter works. The volume presents definitive texts and authoritative notes, ensuring an enriched reading experience. Additionally, an expanded Introduction by Jonathan Bate contextualizes the poems, shedding light on their connection to Shakespeare's dramatic writing.
In this modern and accessible edition, The Sonnets and Other Poems offers a new standard in Shakespearean literature for the twenty-first century. It is the perfect choice for students and general readers alike, providing an in-depth literary journey filled with captivating verses. Grab your copy today and delve into the genius of William Shakespeare.
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