Introduction to Shakespeare's Poems

PETER HYLAND has taught in England, Norway, Iran, Japan and Singapore. He is Professor of English at Huron University College, Ontario, Canada, and has published numerous books and articles on early modern English theatre and literature.

'This was a thoroughly readable and student-friendly text, bringing together comment upon the whole range of Shakespeare's poetry in the course of one book. The book places the Sonnets in proportion, and establishes the poetic context very well indeed.' - Dr Chris Meads, University College Worcester 'Hyland's book will appeal to anyone interested in a solid and comprehensive introduction to Shakespeare's non-dramatic works.' - J.S. Carducci, Choice '...readable, well-informed and...persuasive...' - Paul Dean, The Use of English 'The book ...is an approachable and enjoyable as well as informative read that gives the scholar, general reader or first-time student an excellent basis for understanding and interpreting Shakespeare's non-dramatic poetry.' - John Holmes, University of Reading

• AcknowledgementsIntroductionShakespeare becomes a PoetShakespeare and the Literary MarketplaceThe Art of PoetryShakespeare and Ovidian PoetryVenus and AdonisThe Rape of LucreceShakespeare nd the Elizabethan SonnetReading Shakespeare's Sonnets : 1Reading Shakespeare'sSonnets : 2Various PoemsConclusionNotesSuggested ReadingIndex.