Gerald Massey's work of 1888 presented a strong argument against
the many theorists who viewed Shakespeare's Sonnets as
autobiographical - 'a permanent reply to Shakespeare's
misinterpreters'. Beginning by outlining the known background and
context of the Sonnets, Massey proceeds to wage what he terms his
'battle against fictions, fallacies, forgeries, and groundless
assumptions'. Who were the Sonnets addressed to, if anyone, and
what is the significance of the inscription in the edition of 1609?
What is the correct arrangement of the Sonnets, and why did
Shakespeare himself give personal testimony to their 'purity'?
Following detailed descriptions of the many different theories,
Massey provides close readings and analysis of the Sonnets
themselves to dispute the autobiographical claims, and to
demonstrate that the Sonnets are 'partly personal and partly
dramatic'.
General
Imprint: |
Cambridge UniversityPress
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Cambridge Library Collection - Shakespeare and Renaissance Drama |
Release date: |
July 2009 |
First published: |
July 2009 |
Authors: |
Gerald Massey
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Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 25mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
496 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-108-00090-1 |
Categories: |
Books >
Language & Literature >
Literature: history & criticism >
Literary studies >
General
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LSN: |
1-108-00090-8 |
Barcode: |
9781108000901 |
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