With an introduction by W.H. Auden and commentary from Helen Vendler, among others, this volume presents all of Shakeseare's non-dramatic poetry in one place.

This collection includes a new overview of the Shakespeare's life, Introductions by W.H. Auden and William Empson, detailed footnotes, an extensively updated bibliography, and commentaries from such noted scholars as Hallett Smith, C.S. Lewis, and Helen Vendler. Revised reissue.