Shakespeare's Sonnets

The "dark lady" in Shakespeare's sonnets, appearing in Sonnets 127-154, is a mysterious figure who may be based on a real person or an idealized concept. Described with features like "raven black"...

In Sonnet 142, Shakespeare's speaker addresses the "Dark Lady"; he confesses his "sin" of loving her and challenges her to pity him.

Shakespeare's Sonnet 133 explores themes of betrayal and emotional turmoil. The narrator is anguished because the Dark Lady, whom he loves, has also captivated the young man he loves. He feels...