The Sonnets (Signet Classic Shakespeare) Mass Market Paperback – March 1, 1999

It is remarkable to see Shakespeare in action purely as a poet. The Sonnets are well worth reading for anyone. They are great poems, have some of the most memorable lines in the language, and there is something intriguing and gripping about the sequence. I think anyone who loves poetry should read all of Shakespeare’s sonnets at least once.This is a good edition, very readable and accessible. My only complaint is I wish it included more of Shakespeare’s poetry. Including A Lover’s Complaint (which was including in the original publication) would have been nice, and including Shakespeare’s other poetry would have been great. Still, good edition.

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Greatly contributes to the understanding and enjoyment. You don't need to be an academic to appreciate and benefit from this accessible book.

All the Sonnets in this small paperback, it even has some nice illustrations. Perfect for carrying around in your purse

All good

I really like this edition. Good footnotes, on the same page as the poem. Interesting critical essays.

This is a light weight book to carry around and read while waiting but Helen Vendler's book offers on the same page each sonnet in modern English and how it was originally printed in 1609 (or there abouts) as well as more insight into its meaning.

Good little book of Shakespeare's sonnets perfect for the poem lover. Lots of room to write your own notes all over it too, as most poem lovers do

Clean, unfolded at all. Easy to read with footnotes in modern English.

arrived fast, as described.