Aemilia Lanyer as Shakespeare’s Rival Poet
The Narrative of Shakespeare’s Sonnets
Series: Routledge Studies in Shakespeare;
- Publisher's listprice GBP 155.00
-
69 982 Ft (66 650 Ft + 5% VAT)
The price is estimated because at the time of ordering we do not know what conversion rates will apply to HUF / product currency when the book arrives. In case HUF is weaker, the price increases slightly, in case HUF is stronger, the price goes lower slightly.
- Discount 20% (cc. 13 996 Ft off)
- Discounted price 55 986 Ft (53 320 Ft + 5% VAT)
- Discount is valid until: 30 June 2026
Subcribe now and take benefit of a favourable price.
Subscribe
62 984 Ft
Availability
Not yet published.
Why don't you give exact delivery time?
Delivery time is estimated on our previous experiences. We give estimations only, because we order from outside Hungary, and the delivery time mainly depends on how quickly the publisher supplies the book. Faster or slower deliveries both happen, but we do our best to supply as quickly as possible.
Product details:
- Edition number 1
- Publisher Routledge
- Date of Publication 20 August 2026
- ISBN 9781041126089
- Binding Hardback
- No. of pages318 pages
- Size 229x152 mm
- Language English
- Illustrations 11 Tables, black & white 700
Categories
Short description:
Aemilia Lanyer as Shakespeare’s Rival Poet explores Shakespeare’s sonnet series and A Lover’s Complaint, both published in 1609. These poems are viewed in their historical context: in particular, in the context of Shakespeare’s patron.
MoreLong description:
Aemilia Lanyer as Shakespeare’s Rival Poet explores Shakespeare’s sonnet series and A Lover’s Complaint, both published in 1609. These poems are viewed in their historical context: in particular, in the context of Shakespeare’s patron. Through this prism, the patron’s relationship with “both” his poets (Sonnet 83) – the Bard and his Rival – is reviewed. Against linguistic logic, most scholars have dismissed the problematic interchangeability of the second‑person address modes (i.e. You/Thou) found in the Shakespeare’s Sonnets (1609). In contrast, this book examines these two address modes as a primary identification of two distinct styles and personalities. While multiple authorship of The Sonnets was toyed with a century ago, none were based on objective criteria, and none suggested only two poets. This approach opens up an exciting treasure chest of biographical material in the 154 sonnets, but it requires shedding some preconceptions about Shakespeare and exploring the authorship question. As a contribution to the debate about Shakespeare’s Sonnets, this book is for researchers in Shakespeare studies and early modern English literature more broadly.
MoreTable of Contents:
Prologue
1 A Can of Worms or a Locked Treasure Chest
SECTION A: Patterns in The Sonnets
2 Sonneteering in Love’s Labour’s Lost
3 Social Class and Address Mode
4 Rough‑Cut Key to the Two Voices
5 Styles of the Two Voices
6 Sonnet Authorship Key Refined
SECTION B: Circa 1592–4
7 Beauty’s Rose: (A’s 1–12)
8 My Mistress’ Eyes Are Raven Black: (A’s 14, 127–8 & B’s 13, 15–17)
9 Master‑Mistress of My Passion: (A’s 18, 20, 129, 130 & B’s 19, 21)
10 The Perfect Ceremony of Love’s Rite: (A’s 22, 24, 26, 131–2 & B’s 23, 25)
11 Thou Hast Thy Will: (A’s 27–42, 133–8) 128 12 His Sweet Up‑Locked Treasure: (A’s 43–51, 139–44 & B’s 52–9)
13 Chronology c.1592–4
SECTION C: Circa 1595–1600
14 Roses of Shadow: (A’s 60–5, 67–70, 77 & B’s 66, 71–2, 75–6)
15 Both Your Poets: (A’s 78–9, 82 & B’s 80–1, 83–6)
16 Ladies Dead and Lovely Knights: (A’s 87–93 & B’s 98, 102–6)
17 Unfather’d Fruit: (A’s 94–7, 99–101)
18 Since I Left You: (B’s 111–20 & A Lover’s Complaint)
19 Chronology c.1595–1600
SECTION D: Circa 1601–8
20 A More Mischievous Author
21 My Rose: (A’s 107–10)
22 Paying Too Much Rent: (A’s 121–6)
23 I Hate … Not You: (A’s 145–52)
24 Authority and Chronology c.1601–1609: (A’s 153–4)
25 An Overview
Addendum
26 Milton’s Muse?
More
