The Sonnets (Annotated by Henry N. Hudson with an Introduction by Charles Harold Herford)

Exploring themes of love, beauty, and mortality, this collection of 154 sonnets showcases Shakespeare's innovative approach to love poetry, including the inversion of traditional gender roles. While its context remains debated, some scholars view it as a parody of earlier sonnet traditions. Initially overlooked, these works gained prominence during the Romantic era, highlighting Shakespeare's literary genius. This edition features premium acid-free paper, a preface and annotations by Henry N. Hudson, and an introduction by Charles Harold Herford.