The Sonnets (Collins Classics)

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‘In black ink my love may still shine bright…’

Universally admired and quoted, Shakespeare’s Sonnets have love, beauty and the passing of time at their heart. Featuring some of the best-known and best-loved lines in the history of poetry (‘Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?’, ‘Love is not love which alters when it alteration finds’), these evocative sonnets explore passion, the fleeting nature of beauty and the essence of true and everlasting love.

Enticing lovers and scholars alike, these 154 beautiful and sensual sonnets are as relevant and important today as when they were written 400 years ago.

• Highly collectible, these must-have classics should feature in every family's home library.

• Striking and recognisable black and white cover designs, achieving stand-out impact on the bookshelves against the competition.

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• A glossary of Classic Literature: Words and Phrases, adapted from the Collins English Dictionary.

• A Life & Times section, detailing information about the author, their work and the time of publication.

• A History of Collins, exploring the heritage and established reputation of Collins as a publisher of Classic fiction.