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This collection presents all 154 of Shakespeare's sonnets, reimagined through various translations and adaptations. The author, Bruce Hamilton, aims to make these classic works more accessible to modern readers, despite some stylistic compromises and potential grammatical issues. The revisions include notable alterations, such as splitting infinitives and retaining certain colloquial expressions. Ultimately, the book seeks to balance fidelity to Shakespeare's original intent with contemporary readability, resulting in a unique take on these timeless poems.
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Shakespeare's Sonnets Re-done, Bruce Hamilton
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- Released
- 2005
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- Title
- Shakespeare's Sonnets Re-done
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Bruce Hamilton
- Publisher
- AuthorHouse
- Released
- 2005
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 160
- ISBN13
- 9781420816723
- Description
- This collection presents all 154 of Shakespeare's sonnets, reimagined through various translations and adaptations. The author, Bruce Hamilton, aims to make these classic works more accessible to modern readers, despite some stylistic compromises and potential grammatical issues. The revisions include notable alterations, such as splitting infinitives and retaining certain colloquial expressions. Ultimately, the book seeks to balance fidelity to Shakespeare's original intent with contemporary readability, resulting in a unique take on these timeless poems.