Hero and Leander and Shakespeare's Rival Poet Sonnets.

The article focuses on the reconsideration of biographical interpretations of Shakespeare's sonnets, addressing the prevailing skepticism surrounding such readings and emphasizing the need for historical context. It discusses the potential for new evidence and proper names to enhance our understandi...

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Publicado en:Early Modern Literary Studies Vol. 23; no. 1; pp. 1 - 35
Autor principal: Blamires, Adrian
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Early Modern Literary Studies 2023
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Sumario:The article focuses on the reconsideration of biographical interpretations of Shakespeare's sonnets, addressing the prevailing skepticism surrounding such readings and emphasizing the need for historical context. It discusses the potential for new evidence and proper names to enhance our understanding of the sonnets, particularly in relation to figures like Shakespeare, Henry Wriothesley (Earl of Southampton), and George Chapman.