In Stratford and the Plays: Sonnets on Shakespeare (1917)

In Stratford And The Plays: Sonnets On Shakespeare is a book written by Horace Spencer Fiske and published in 1917. The book is a collection of sonnets that celebrate the life and work of William Shakespeare, the famous English playwright. Fiske was a well-known Shakespearean scholar and his sonnets reflect his deep admiration for the Bard and his works. The book is divided into two parts. The first part is a series of sonnets that describe the town of Stratford-upon-Avon, where Shakespeare was born and raised. Fiske paints a vivid picture of the town and its surroundings, bringing to life the places that were important to Shakespeare and his family. The second part of the book is a collection of sonnets that explore the themes and characters of Shakespeare's plays. Fiske's sonnets are both insightful and lyrical, capturing the essence of Shakespeare's work and the enduring appeal of his stories. The book is a must-read for anyone who loves Shakespeare and wants to gain a deeper understanding of his life and work.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.