J. B. Leishman
Themes and Variations in Shakespeare's Sonnets
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415612241
- author:
- J. B. Leishman
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Taylor & Francis LTD
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 256
- Genre:
- Plays
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Shakespeare's Sonnets: A Study of Universal Themes This 1961 study explores Shakespeare's treatment of Beauty, Love and Time in his sonnets. Leishman compares Shakespeare with other great poets and sonnet writers, including Pindar, Horace, Ovid, Petrarch, Tasso, Ronsart, Spenser, Daniel, Drayton, and John Donne. By examining the similarities and differences between these writers, a fresh perspective on Shakespeare's attitude to life is revealed. This approach challenges the traditional view of Shakespeare as a phlegmatic and equable person, instead suggesting that he was more complex and nuanced in his thoughts and feelings. This book provides a thought-provoking analysis of Shakespeare's sonnets, one that sheds new light on the universal themes that have captivated readers for centuries.
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