457 pages • first pub 1609 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141021997
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
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' - conta...
Community Reviews Summary of 197 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
challenging 40%
inspiring 26%
dark 13%
lighthearted 6%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 6%
sad 6%
tense 6%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
N/A: 88% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
N/A: 77% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
N/A: 88% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
N/A: 77% | No: 22%Flaws of characters a main focus?
N/A: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11% | Yes: 11%Average rating
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457 pages • first pub 1609 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141021997
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
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' - conta...
Community Reviews Summary of 197 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
challenging 40%
inspiring 26%
dark 13%
lighthearted 6%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 6%
sad 6%
tense 6%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
N/A: 88% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
N/A: 77% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
N/A: 88% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
N/A: 77% | No: 22%Flaws of characters a main focus?
N/A: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11% | Yes: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
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If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.