The Secret Architecture of Shakespeare's Sonnets

Delving into the intricate organization of Shakespeare's Sonnets, this book reveals the poet's engagement with his contemporaries and his ambitions within the poetic realm. It highlights how historical shifts in sonnet conventions obscured the structural schemes present in the works for centuries. By examining the Sonnets both as an independent sequence and within the context of other poets, the author uncovers fresh insights into Shakespeare's poetic career and offers new perspectives on his celebrated sonnets and lesser-known pieces.