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Shakespeare's Sonnets

by William Shakespeare

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Shakespeare's Sonnets

The Elizabethan sonnet, also known as the English or Shakespearean sonnet, is a 14-line poem traditionally focused on themes of love. This form diverges from its Italian predecessors by employing a...

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Shakespeare's Sonnets

Shakespeare's sonnets offer insights into his character, revealing his romantic nature, creativity, and humor. While many sonnets focus on love, they also address themes of beauty, nature, and irony....

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