Poems: Written by Wil. Shake-speare. Gent (Perjurie)
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Title
Poems: Written by Wil. Shake-speare. Gent (Perjurie)
Description
In reprinting sonnet 108, Benson changes the text of the poem, replacing the poem’s address to the beloved as “sweet boy” with address to a “sweet-love,” removing the reference to a male beloved.
Creator
John Benson
Source
British Library, London, England
Publisher
John Benson
Date
1640
Contributor
Thomas Cotes, printer
Rights
Public Domain Mark 1.0. Acknowledgement of British Library as a source is requested.
Language
en
Coverage
London, England
Citation
John Benson, “Poems: Written by Wil. Shake-speare. Gent (Perjurie),” accessed October 21, 2026, https://timespencil.org/items/show/59.