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Step into a Halloween world where William Shakespeare meets the Golden Age of postcards. Sonnets for Halloween presents twelve original poems written in the style of Shakespearean sonnets, each accompanied by vintage illustrations from the Golden Age of Postcards (1890-1920). Every sonnet draws a word or phrase directly from Shakespeare's plays, making this collection both enchanting and educational. These playful sonnets invite readers to experience the magic of Halloween through humor, wit, and lighthearted fun. The first in a seasonal series, this book combines classic poetic craft with nostalgic imagery for lovers of both poetry and Shakespeare.

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Dr. Darlena Renee (née Ciraulo) is Professor of English at the University of Central Missouri where she specializes in Renaissance literature, especially Shakespeare. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in British literature, with a focus on Elizabethan and early modern writers. Her scholarly work on Shakespeare has appeared in numerous journals and books, where she has written on such topics as visual and popular culture, art, and postcards.

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