Publisher's Synopsis
""Note Upon The Dark Lady Series Of Shakespeare's Sonnets"" is a literary analysis book written by John Ruggles Strong and first published in 1921. The book delves into Shakespeare's sonnets, specifically the ""Dark Lady"" series, which is a collection of sonnets that describe a woman with dark features who is the object of the speaker's desire. Strong examines the imagery and language used in the sonnets to explore the identity of the Dark Lady and the relationship between the speaker and the woman. He also discusses the historical context in which the sonnets were written and the societal norms that influenced Shakespeare's portrayal of women. The book provides a detailed analysis of each sonnet in the Dark Lady series and offers insights into the themes of love, desire, and beauty that are present in Shakespeare's work. Overall, ""Note Upon The Dark Lady Series Of Shakespeare's Sonnets"" is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Shakespearean literature who wish to gain a deeper understanding of this iconic collection of sonnets.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.