Shakespeare's Sonnets: Poetry Guide and Free Edition
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Shakespeare's Sonnets is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Shakespeare, William (1564–1616).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Shakespeare's Sonnets" by William Shakespeare is a collection of poems published in 1609. The work includes 154 sonnets, with sonnets 127-152 addressing a mysterious figure known as the Dark Lady, described as having black wiry hair and dark skin. These poems contrast sharply with earlier sonnets through their overtly sexual nature. The Dark Lady's true identity remains one of literature's enduring mysteries, with scholars debating whether she was a real person or purely Shakespeare's artistic invention.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Shakespeare's Sonnets
- Author credits: Shakespeare, William (1564–1616)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- English poetry
- Sonnets, English
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Classics of Literature
- Category: Poetry
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