Study Guide to The Sonnets by William Shakespeare.

A comprehensive study guide offering in-depth explanation, essay, and test prep for William Shakespeare's The Sonnets, which remains to be one of the most influential verse collections in English poetry.As a rebellious collection of rhyme schemes of the Renaissance, The Sonnets often employ a distinct sequence of metaphors or ideas to illustrate society and life.

Moreover, Shakespeare explores themes such as lust, misogyny, and infidelity in ways that challenges the traditional sonnet.

This Bright Notes Study Guide explores the context and history of Shakespeare's classic work, helping students to thoroughly explore the reasons they have stood the literary test of time.

Each Bright Notes Study Guide contains:- Introductions to the Author and the Work- Character Summaries- Plot Guides- Section and Chapter Overviews- Test Essay and Study Q&AsThe Bright Notes Study Guide series offers an in-depth tour of more than 275 classic works of literature, exploring characters, critical commentary, historical background, plots, and themes.

This set of study guides encourages readers to dig deeper in their understanding by includingessay questions and answers as well as topics for further research.