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The Sonnets

By Lee Jamieson, About.com Guide to Shakespeare

Discover more about Shakespeare's sonnets with our overviews and study guides. You can also read his sonnets here and discover the Bard's poetry first hand.

  1. About the Sonnets
  2. Study the Sonnets
  3. Read the Fair Youth Sonnets

About the Sonnets

The Shakespearian Sonnet has had a long and confusing history. We ask to whom they were dedicated, how they have been misprinted over the years, and question whether Shakespeare even wanted them published in the first place?

Study the Sonnets

Read Shakespeare's sonnets alongside our overviews and critical analyses. Our study guides also provide you with sample exam questions designed to improve your critical reading skills.

Read the Fair Youth Sonnets

Read Shakespeare's sonnets first hand on About.com. Here, you can read the first sequence of sonnets called the Fair Youth Sonnets.

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