The Sonnets
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: William Shakespeare; Illustrated by Ian Penney
Binding: Hardback
Published: Barrie & Jenkins, 1988
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
William Shakespeare's The Sonnets presents a timeless collection of lyrical poetry, offering profound meditations on love, beauty, and the relentless march of time. This iconic volume chronicles the speaker's complex emotions, from passionate adoration to poignant despair, often addressing a mysterious young man and a 'dark lady'. Shakespeare masterfully illustrates the enduring power of verse to immortalize fleeting moments and human affections. The collection's intricate language and rich imagery instructs readers in the depths of human experience, making it a cornerstone of English literature. It argues for the transcendent nature of art against the decay of mortality, captivating generations with its emotional intensity and intellectual depth.
Author: William Shakespeare; Illustrated by Ian Penney
Binding: Hardback
Published: Barrie & Jenkins, 1988
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
William Shakespeare's The Sonnets presents a timeless collection of lyrical poetry, offering profound meditations on love, beauty, and the relentless march of time. This iconic volume chronicles the speaker's complex emotions, from passionate adoration to poignant despair, often addressing a mysterious young man and a 'dark lady'. Shakespeare masterfully illustrates the enduring power of verse to immortalize fleeting moments and human affections. The collection's intricate language and rich imagery instructs readers in the depths of human experience, making it a cornerstone of English literature. It argues for the transcendent nature of art against the decay of mortality, captivating generations with its emotional intensity and intellectual depth.