Monte, Steven

The Secret Architecture of Shakespeare's Sonnets

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ISBN 13:: 9781474481489
author:: Monte, Steven
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Edinburgh University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2022
Pages:: 344
Dimensions:: 23.4 x 15.6 x 1.9 centimetres (0
Genre:: Poetry
Condition:: New
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The Secret Architecture of Shakespeare's Sonnets by Steven Monte Shakespeare's sonnets have long been a subject of fascination for scholars and poetry enthusiasts alike. This book offers a fresh perspective on the sonnets, arguing that they were not just a standalone work, but also part of a larger poetic landscape. By examining the organisational schemes of the sonnets, Monte reveals new insights into Shakespeare's career as a poet and his engagement with other writers of his time. The sonnets' complex sequences have been largely overlooked due to the changing conventions of sonnet writing over the centuries. Monte's work brings together ideas from various poetic traditions to shed new light on Shakespeare's work. This book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in Shakespeare's poetry and its historical context. By exploring the sonnets as part of a broader poetic landscape, Monte provides a nuanced understanding of Shakespeare's artistic development and his place within the literary traditions of his time.

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