Folger Shakespeare Library The world"s leading center for Shakespeare studies • Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on the page facing each sonnet • A brief introduction to each sonnet, providing insight into its possible meaning • An index of first lines • An essay by Professor Lynne Magnusson, a leading Shakespeare scholar, providing a modern perspective on the poems • Illustrations from the Folger Shakespeare Library"s vast holdings of rare books The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C., is home to the world"s largest collection of Shakespeare"s printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs.