Shakespeare's Sonnets Never Before Interpreted

By Gerald Massey and Gerald 1828-1907 Massey

Book Overview

Shakespeare's Sonnets Never Before Interpreted is a book written by Gerald Massey that provides a unique and unconventional interpretation of Shakespeare's sonnets. Massey, a poet and literary critic, believed that the sonnets were not just love poems but also contained hidden meanings and allegories that reflected the political and social issues of Shakespeare's time. In this book, Massey analyzes each of the 154 sonnets and offers his own interpretation of their meanings, often drawing on historical and cultural references to support his arguments. He argues that the sonnets were not just written for Shakespeare's personal pleasure, but were also intended to convey a message to his contemporaries about the political and social issues of the time.Massey's interpretation of the sonnets is controversial and has been criticized by some scholars for being overly speculative and lacking in evidence. However, his book remains an important contribution to the study of Shakespeare's sonnets and continues to be read and debated by scholars and enthusiasts alike. Overall, Shakespeare's Sonnets Never Before Interpreted is a thought-provoking and challenging book that offers a unique perspective on one of the most famous works of English literature.His Private Friends Identified Together With A Recovered Likeness Of Himself.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425485375
• ISBN13: 9781425485375
• Release Date: February 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 616 Pages
• Weight: 2.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"