Arts & Culture

Publication of Shakespeare's Sonnets

Thomas Thorpe published William Shakespeare's sonnets in London, likely under controversial circumstances. The collection, which consisted of 154 sonnets, was marketed as a limited edition, possibly without the author's consent or knowledge. This publication fluctuated between legitimate and illicit, reflecting the challenges of copyright and authorial control in the Elizabethan era. Shakespeare's work reached a broader audience, igniting interest in his poetry.

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