J. Mort's insightful analysis of Shakespeare's sonnets and other poems sheds new light on the Bard's inner life and creative process. From the enigmatic 'Dark Lady' to the intricate web of poetic allusions, Mort uncovers the many layers of meaning in these timeless works. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the literature of the English Renaissance or the intellectual history of Western culture.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.