This early edition of William Shakespeare's sonnets contains many variations from the versions published in subsequent years. With its archaic spelling and phrasing, this book provides a window into the language and culture of Elizabethan England. Literary scholars, Shakespeare enthusiasts, and those interested in the history of English literature will appreciate this classic work. 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.