<B>Folger Shakespeare Library</B> <P> The world's leading center for Shakespeare studies <P> ? Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on the page facing each sonnet<P> ? A brief introduction to each sonnet, providing insight into its possible meaning<P> ? An index of first lines<P> ? An essay by Professor Lynne Magnusson, a leading Shakespeare scholar, providing a modern perspective on the poems<P> ? Illustrations from the Folger Shakespeare Library's vast holdings of rare books <P> 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.