The Sonnets and a Lover's Complaint

Explore the timeless beauty of Shakespeare's work with 'The Sonnets and a Lover's Complaint,' a stunning addition to the Clothbound Classics series by Penguin. This exquisite hardback edition features a beautiful design by award-winning artist Coralie Bickford-Smith, making it a perfect collectible for literature lovers and fans of classic poetry. This beautifully bound book offers a tactile reading experience, emphasizing the elegance of Shakespeare's language and the rich themes of love, infidelity, and the trials of time. The 154 sonnets included represent a pinnacle of poetic achievement, exploring deep emotional truths and human relationships. They span topics from passionate love for a young man to a haunting address to the enigmatic 'dark lady.' Additionally, 'A Lover's Complaint,' a poignant narrative poem, captures the heartache of betrayal, further enriching this thematic tapestry. Ideal for gifting or as a luxurious addition to your own collection, this volume immerses readers in the enduring legacy of Shakespeare. Perfect for students, scholars, and poetry enthusiasts alike, this edition not only preserves the beauty of the original text but also enhances it with exceptional design. Dive into the world of classic English literature with this treasured volume that promises to inspire and captivate. Get your copy today and enjoy free shipping across New Zealand while celebrating the genius of Shakespeare.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141192574
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2009
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 272


Description:
Part of Penguin's beautiful hardback Clothbound Classics series, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these delectable and collectible editions are bound in high-quality colourful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design.

When this volume of Shakespeare's poems first appeared in 1609, he had already written most of the great plays that made him famous. The 154 sonnets - all but two of which are addressed to a beautiful young man or a treacherous 'dark lady' - contain some of the most exquisite and haunting poetry ever written, and deal with eternal subjects such as love and infidelity, memory and mortality, and the destruction wreaked by Time. Also included is A Lover's Complaint, originally published with the sonnets, in which a young woman is overheard lamenting her betrayal by a heartless seducer.

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