The Sonnets and Narrative Poems - The Complete Non-Dramatic Poetry - (Signet Classics) by William Shakespeare (Paperback)

About the Book

This collection includes a new overview of the Shakespeare's life, Introductions by W.H. Auden and William Empson, detailed footnotes, an extensively updated bibliography, and commentaries from such noted scholars as Hallett Smith, C.S. Lewis, and Helen Vendler. Revised reissue.

Book Synopsis

With an introduction by W.H. Auden and commentary from Helen Vendler, among others, this volume presents all of Shakeseare's non-dramatic poetry in one place.

About the Author

William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was a poet, playwright, and actor who is widely regarded as one of the most influential writers in the history of the English language. Often referred to as the Bard of Avon, Shakespeare's vast body of work includes comedic, tragic, and historical plays; poems; and 154 sonnets. His dramatic works have been translated into every major language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright.