This is the only fully annotated and modernized edition to bring together Shakespeare's sonnets as well as all his poems (including those attributed to him after his death) in one volume. A full introduction discusses his development as a poet, how the poems relate to the plays, the sonnets' biographical and literary background, dating and textual matters, and the mysteries of 'Mr W. H.' and the 'Dark Lady.' In addition, detailed notes explain the language and allusions. While accessibly written, the edition takes account of the most recent scholarship and criticism.
This is the only fully annotated and modernized edition to bring together Shakespeare's sonnets as well as all his poems (including those attributed to him after his death) in one volume. A full introduction discusses his development as a poet, and how the poems relate to the plays, and detailed notes explain the language and allusions. While accessibly written, the edition takes account of the most recent scholarship and criticism.
