Shakespeare's Sonnets and a Lovers Complaint (1870)

Shakespeare's Sonnets And A Lovers Complaint is a collection of 154 sonnets and one narrative poem by William Shakespeare. The sonnets are written in iambic pentameter and explore themes of love, beauty, mortality, and the passage of time. The poems are arranged in a sequence that tells the story of a young man's love for a woman, and the challenges and obstacles they face in their relationship. The collection also includes A Lovers Complaint, a narrative poem that tells the story of a young woman who is abandoned by her lover. This edition of Shakespeare's Sonnets And A Lovers Complaint was first published in 1870 and features an introduction by the editor, Edward Dowden, as well as notes and commentary on the poems. The book is considered a classic of English literature and is widely studied and admired for its poetic language and emotional depth.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work. Read more