Sonnets And Minor Poems By William Shakespeare (1912) - William Shakespeare - Bog

Sonnets and Minor Poems by William Shakespeare is a collection of poems written by the renowned English playwright and poet, William Shakespeare. This edition was published in 1912 and includes a total of 154 sonnets and several other minor poems. The sonnets are divided into two parts, with the first 126 being addressed to a young man, and the remaining 28 being addressed to a dark lady. The poems explore themes of love, beauty, time, mortality, and the complexities of human relationships. The collection also includes several shorter poems, such as ""The Phoenix and the Turtle"" and ""A Lover's Complaint"". These poems are less well-known than the sonnets but are still considered to be important works in Shakespeare's canon. The book features an introduction by the editor, which provides background information on the sonnets and their historical context. The poems themselves are presented in their original form, with annotations and footnotes provided to help readers understand the language and historical references used by Shakespeare. Overall, Sonnets and Minor Poems by William Shakespeare is a must-read for anyone interested in Shakespeare's poetry and the history of English literature. It offers a fascinating insight into the mind of one of the greatest poets of all time and is a testament to Shakespeare's enduring legacy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.