Jan 28, 2024
This sonnet is one of the most famous and begins with a comparison of the speaker's beloved to the beauty of a summer day.
In this sonnet, the speaker expresses feelings of inadequacy and social rejection but finds solace in thoughts of his beloved.
The speaker uses the changing seasons and the progression of time to reflect on the inevitability of aging and the transience of life.
This sonnet is often quoted in the context of love and marriage, emphasizing the enduring nature of true love.
Shakespeare playfully subverts traditional love poetry by describing his mistress in a realistic and unconventional manner.
The speaker uses medical metaphors to convey the consuming and often irrational nature of his love.
This sonnet reflects on the power of poetry to preserve the memory of the beloved, surpassing the endurance of physical monuments.