The Sonnets by William Shakespeare

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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 Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Summary "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.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English poetry
Subject Sonnets, English
Category Text
EBook-No. 1105
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Nov 4, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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