The Sonnets by William Shakespeare
"The Sonnets" by William Shakespeare is a celebrated collection of poetry written during the late 16th century. This seminal work explores themes of love, beauty, time, and mortality through a series of poignant sonnets that examine the complexities of personal relationships, particularly an affectionate address to a young man, which has sparked much scholarly debate and admiration. The opening of "The Sonnets" introduces the reader to a series of profound reflections on
beauty and procreation. The speaker urges a beautiful young man to consider the importance of leaving an heir to preserve his beauty for future generations. The sonnets evoke a sense of urgency about time's relentless passing and the natural decay of beauty, imploring the young man to share his gift and not let it perish unremembered. The language is rich and vivid, employing metaphor and rhetorical questions to underscore the speaker's emotions, setting the stage for an exploration of love and desire throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Sonnets |
| Alternate Title | The Shakespearian Sonnets |
| Note | There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #1041 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Lady_(Shakespeare) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English poetry |
| Subject | Sonnets, English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 1105 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 1997 |
| Most Recently Updated | Nov 4, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 286 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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