This is an exlibrary book and may have the usual libraryusedbook markings inside. One of the most frequently performed of all shakespeares comedies, an enchanting meditation on the nature of love, gender politics and the supernatural. Shakespeare, letterpress shakespeare, folio society abebooks. Many people recognize famous lines from the sequence or even know some of the sonnets by heart. Buy shakespeares sonnets book online at the folio society from the worlds most extensive selection of beautifully illustrated books. Folio society hardback shakespeares life and folio society book never read so in as new condition. Vtg complete works of william shakespeare plays poems vol 1. Shakespeares sonnets and poems by william shakespeare. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,500grams, isbn. Even though the first edition, published in 1609, was not reprinted in shakespeares lifetime, the sonnets are now among the most culturally valued and widely marketed of his productions. Some rubbing and small bumps to edges of outer box only, comes with additional volume shakespeares othello edited by michael neill, issued by oxford in 2007 special edition.
The making of shakespeares first folio by emma smith. Shakespeares sonnets and a lovers complaint folio society 2007. The queerness of shakespeares sonnets the huntington. The book of sonnets is a great addition to any shakespeare collection. One of the earliest folio society books with the later variant dust jacket with the advert for the poems series on the back. Since sonnets di not start on separate side of pages, my purpose of ordering the book was marred. The sonnets william shakespeare folio society 1947 hc books. Shakespeares sonnets show his transcendent mastery of language, and more, they reveal intimate glimpses of the poets mind. The folio society celebrates the 450th anniversary of shakespeares birth with the completion of a landmark project every play in the canon as well as the sonnets and poems, presented in individual limited editions, printed letterpress and bound by hand. Book shakespeares sonnets lovers complaint intro duncanjones folio society. Shakespeares sonnets are among the most complex and beautiful poems ever written.
It begins with the story of its first purchaser in london in december 1623, and goes on to explore the ways people have interacted with this iconic book over the four hundred years of its history. The sonnets the new cambridge shakespeare by shakespeare, william paperback. Folio society, london, letterpress shakespeare limited edition, 2007, 2007. Each sonnet is published on a separate page with a calligraphic headpiece in green. Was it not borges who wrote about the obscenity of. Shakespeares sonnets and a lovers complaint folio society 1989. When discussing or referring to shakespeares sonnets, it is almost always a reference to the 154 sonnets that were first published all together in a quarto in 1609. Deluxe edition fine binding folio society the sonnets by shakespeare illustrated. If you continue browsing, well assume that you are happy to receive all our cookies.
Shakespeares sonnets folio society javascript seems to. Loves labours lost by william shakespeare a folio society book. Shakespeares life and world, folio society, 2004, katherine duncanjones. Nearfine hardback in slipcase small tear at top edge of slipcase. A folio is a large book in which printed sheets are folded in half only once, creating two doublesided leaves or four pages. Tales by tolstoy by leo tolstoy elizabeth macfadyen, illust. Originally intended for publication in 1947, it appeared in 1948, the fourth book of the society the book all 154 sonnets were published, using the a. The title page is unusual in that it hyphenates the name shakespeare and also because it uses the genitive of the name, equivalent to shakespeare his sonnets in the language of the time. Whether as ancient alevel copy with significantly helpful marginalia nb imagery, underlined twice. The folio society is a privately owned londonbased publisher, founded by charles ede in 1947 and incorporated in 1971. It produces illustrated hardback editions of classic fiction and nonfiction books, poetry and childrens titles. Shakespeares sonnets are by far his most important nondramatic poetry.
This is an exlibrary book and may have the usual library usedbook markings inside. Customs services and international tracking provided. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Buy shakespeare book online at the folio society from the worlds most extensive selection of beautifully illustrated books. Shakespeares sonnets by william shakespeare the folio.
A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. Folio editions feature specially designed bindings and include artistcommissioned illustrations most often in fiction titles or researched artworks and photogr. It will shed muchneeded light on the birth of the first folioof which fewer than 250 copies remainand the birth of shakespeares towering reputation. Folio society shakespeares sonnets see more folio poets. Red halfgoatskin with marbled paper boards, top edge gilt, folio. The first crusade, the kingdom of jerusalem, the kingdom of acre. Extensively illustrated, the making of shakespeares first folio is a landmark addition to the copious literature on shakespeare. Shakespeares sonnets are poems that william shakespeare wrote on a variety of themes. Shakespeares sonnets folio society javascript seems to be disabled in your browser. In these sonnets shakespeare shows his awesome mastery of the english language and his deep and profound insight into the human conditions and matters of the heart. Shakespeares sonnets are available online, the only reason i ordered the book was that i wished to marvel at the poetic beauty of each verse. Buy the letterpress midsummer nights dream book online at the folio society. And the first printed work to which shakespeares name was attached was the eroticnarrative poem, venus and adonis, which developed a sumptuous vocabulary in which to explore love, praise of. Their exploration of love, praise, homo and heterosexual desire is enacted in the richest, densest writing in english.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The book was published in 1977 and can be found second hand. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The only minor quibble, i found the font of the footnotes awfully small. Trilby by george du maurier george du maurier, illust. Mostly books of sonnets were dedicated in the title to a beloved, as for example sonnets to delia, by daniel, or sonnets to the fairest coelia, by percy. Dramatic bw illustrations by various artists including simon brett and harry brockway. The letterpress shakespeare, published by the folio society. It is considered one of the most influential books ever published. List of books and articles about shakespeares sonnets. Sonnets folio society lovers complaint poems hb boxed illus. The folio society, london, 2007 limited edition no.
Im an english phd student, and even i have trouble with shakespeare. The scan shows the green leather binding and cloth sides. Folio society, oxfam, william shakespeare, books, poetry drama criticism. I downloaded what is clearly offered on this page as the kindle version of this shakespeares sonnets folger shakespeare library, thinking, as anyone would, that it was the same as the print version of the book offered on the same page, only readable on the kindle. Each sonnet is published on a separate page with a calligraphic headpiece. I have not used the oxford shakespeare but in my view the best widely. His language is beautifully complex, and it can take me a long time to unpack what his characters are trying to say. Complete sonnets and poems by william shakespeare, edited by colin burrow. The complete sonnets and poems william shakespeare. Shakespeares sonnets by william shakespeare the folio society. I now may get a few more, having second thoughts now after deciding not to get the sonnets initially, but thought it was too big a volume and thought getting the regular folio society sonnets volume would be a better idea. The complete plays william shakespeare folio society 8.
Anthony burgess the pseudonym of john burgess wilson, 191793, bestknown for a clockwork orange 1962, published by the folio society in 2014, earthly powers 1981, shortlisted for the booker prize and his enderby novels 196384, wrote over thirty novels, including a fictional biography of shakespeare. Seven years after shakespeares death, john heminge and henry condell, his friends and colleagues in the kings men acting company, collected almost all of his plays in a folio edition, now called the first folio. Ill be highlighting some other editions of shakespeares works in the future but for sheer readability in a fine edition, these folio society editions will be hard to beat. In a long career he also designed banknotes and stamps and engraved the tombs of winston churchill and t. The sonnets, and a lovers complaint by shakespeare, william. The letterpress shakespeare in new york folio society.
The headpieces were designed by reynolds stone, who also designed the folio society logo. Folio society shakespeare for sale in uk view 65 ads. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Shakespeares sonnets illustrated by simon brett, folio. Details about shakespeares sonnets illustrated by simon brett, folio society, shakespeare. A most handsome folio society edition of shakespeares sonnets, together with his poem a lovers complaint. Reading his sonnets is absolutely breathtaking at times. Cookies on oxfam we use cookies to ensure that you have the best experience on our website.
Anyway, shakespeares elysian sonnets make up for all of it. Oxford shakespeare folio society devotees librarything. Sign up to the folio society newsletter for exclusive offers and updates. Limited edition of 3750 numbered copies and 25 lettered copies. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. They were first published in 1609, although many of them had certainly been circulated privately before this, and it is generally agreed that the poems were written sometime in the 1590s.
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