The Sonnets is a collection of 154 poems written by the renowned English playwright and poet, William Shakespeare. The sonnets were first published in 1609 and are considered to be some of the most famous and influential poems in English literature. The sonnets are written in iambic pentameter and follow a strict rhyme scheme. They are divided into two parts: the first 126 sonnets are addressed to a young man, while the remaining 28 are addressed to a dark lady. The themes of the sonnets are varied and include love, beauty, mortality, and the passage of time. Many of the sonnets are deeply personal and explore Shakespeare's own feelings and experiences. The Sonnets have been widely studied and analyzed, and have been the subject of much debate and interpretation. They have been translated into numerous languages and have inspired countless adaptations and adaptations in literature, music, and film. Overall, The Sonnets is a masterpiece of English literature that continues to captivate and inspire readers and scholars alike.All 154 Sonnets, with index to first lines.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.