Alongside Spenser, Sidney and the early Donne, Shakespeare is the major poet of the 16th century, largely because of the status of his remarkable sequence of sonnets. Professor Cousins' new book is the first comprehensive study of the Sonnets and narrative poems for over a decade. He focuses in particular on their exploration of self-knowledge, sexuality, and death, as well as on their ambiguous figuring of gender. Throughout he provides a comparative context, looking at the work of Shakespeare's contemporaries. The relation between Shakespeare's non-dramatic verse and his plays is also explored.

About the Author
A. D. Cousins is Professor of English at Macquarie University.


Book Information
ISBN 9780582215122
Author A.D. Cousins
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint Longman
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 674g
Dimensions(mm) 140mm * 220mm * 10mm