| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 162 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Blackwell introductions to literature ; 17 |
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Blackwell introductions to literature ; 17.
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| Contents |
Introduction: Shakespeare's "Perfectly Wild" Sonnets -- Identity -- Beauty -- Love -- Numbers -- Time |
| Summary |
This introduction provides a concise overview of the central issues and critical responses to Shakespeare's sonnets, looking at the themes, images, and structure of his work, as well as the social and historical circumstances surrounding their creation. Explores the biographical mystery of the identities of the characters addressed. Examines the intangible aspects of each sonnet, such as eroticism and imagination. A helpful appendix offers a summary of each poem with descriptions of key literary figures |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 154-156) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Sonnets.
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| SUBJECT |
Shakespeare, William. swd |
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Sonnets (Shakespeare, William) fast (OCoLC)fst01356082 |
| Subject |
Sonnets, English -- History and criticism
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LITERARY CRITICISM -- Shakespeare.
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Sonnets, English.
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Sonett
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Sonnetten.
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| Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780470774878 |
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0470774878 |
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9781405173285 |
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1405173289 |
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9780470777510 |
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0470777516 |
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