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Reading Shakespeare's Sonnets Again NEW!

Shakespeare’s sonnets are universally acclaimed to be gems of the English poetic tradition. Published in 1609, apparently without permission, these intensely personal poems have been examined under every kind of literary microscope, especially for biographical clues about the writer. In this course, we will closely read a selection of sonnets through a variety of lenses, considering them both as discrete poems and as potential sources of information about possible authors, including William Shakesper (sic) of Stratford; Mary Sidney, Countess of Pembroke; and Edward de Vere, Earl of Oxford. For the reading in our final session, students will select the sonnets and their accompanying lenses. Copies of the sonnets under discussion will be provided by the instructor. Both new and experienced readers of the sonnets are welcome; the only criterion for success is the willingness to bring an open mind to the conversation.

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