Cassandra
Fiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 1553
80
Poem • Fiction
1553
Adult
18+ years
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Pierre De Ronsard's Cassandra earns praise for its rich lyrical beauty and masterful use of sonnet form, showcasing the poet's eloquent expression of unrequited love. However, some find its repetitive themes and archaic language challenging. Overall, it remains a celebrated example of Renaissance poetry, admired for its emotional depth and stylistic elegance.
A reader who enjoys Cassandra by Pierre De Ronsard would likely appreciate Renaissance poetry marked by rich imagery and classical themes. Fans of Petrarch's Il Canzoniere or Edmund Spenser's The Faerie Queene would find delight in Ronsard's sonnet sequence that intertwines love and mythology.
9 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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80
Poem • Fiction
1553
Adult
18+ years
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