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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. I Love This Folger Shakespeare Version of the Sonnets!By Ms. Shy FunnybonesSince reviews for various editions of Shakespeares sonnets are lumped together on ; Ill begin by saying that I am reviewing Shakespeares Sonnets (Folger Shakespeare Library) published on Aug.16; 2016; and selling today for $4.99; and I am reading it on my Kindle Keyboard. I am very; very pleased with this version! All the links work well; the font is clear and attractive; and the formatting is just fine.When you go to the Table of Contents; you will see that the edition begins with the following commentary: the Editors Preface; Shakespeares Sonnets; Reading Shakespeares Language: The Sonnets; Shakespeares Life; An Introduction to the Text.Then you will see the sonnets themselves: Text of the Poems With Commentary. Each sonnet can be accessed individually by an active link; and each has links throughout the text with annotations. I like being able to just click on a phrase or word as I am reading in order to access extremely helpful commentary.After the individual sonnets; you will see the following listed: Two Sonnets from The Passionate Pilgrim; Longer Notes; Textual Notes; Appendix of Intertextual Material; Shakespeares Sonnets: A Modern Perspective by Lynne Magnusson; Further Reading; Index of Illustrations (there are many; and each has an active link which will take you to it); Index of First Lines.I looked at many versions on before making my selection. True; there are others which cost just one or two dollars; but they lack access to each individual sonnet and/or textual annotations. They dont have all the other interesting material included here. If you want to read the sonnets on your Kindle; you really cant do better than The Folger Shakespeare.6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. A full engagement of the sonnetsBy M. AtkinsonThe sonnets are annotated with grace; precision and completeness here. Virtually every puzzle (or potential quibble) is commented upon in the rich notes facing each sonnet; and if there are ambiguities; they are allowed to flourish; rather than being settled. So theres plenty left for the reader to do; deciding which way to tilt the reading; and great enjoyment to be had. Smart; comprehensive; and readable (though its true that to speak of its being readable in the most literal sense requires me to squint while reading the notes in anything but bright light). This is the indispensable collection of Shakespeares Sonnets for a reader interested in savoring their incredible richness.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. The covers are also beautiful; but the play on the rightBy Steve GIm a fan of the layout of Folger Shakespeare Library. The covers are also beautiful; but the play on the right; explanation of archaic terms on the left style is very helpful to the reader and makes getting into Shakespeare much easier.The book of Sonnets is a great addition to any Shakespeare collection. Beautifully written by the master.
