Shakespeare's Sonnets and Poems (Folger Shakespeare Library Series)

FOLGER SHAKESPEARE LIBRARY

THE WORLD'S LEADING CENTER FOR SHAKESPEARE STUDIES

This edition includes:

• Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on the page facing each sonnet and poem
• A brief introduction to each sonnet and poem, providing insight and context
• Introductions to reading Shakespeare's language in the sonnets and in the poems
• Essays by leading Shakespeare scholars who provide modern perspectives on the sonnets and on the poems
• Illustrations from the Folger Shakespeare Library's vast holdings of rare books

The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C., is home to the world's largest collection of Shakespeare's printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs. For more information, visit www.folger.edu.