The Sonnets and other Poems

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Exploring themes of love and desire, this edition features Shakespeare's renowned collection of 154 Sonnets, published in 1609, alongside his notable poems, Venus and Adonis and The Rape of Lucrece. Written during a period of theater closures due to the plague, these works reflect Shakespeare's adaptability and poetic prowess. His relationship with patron Henry Wriothesley allowed him to elevate his reputation in a genre that was highly esteemed at the time. Experience the richness of language and emotional depth that defines Shakespeare's poetic legacy.