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Shakespeare's Sonnets: The Problems Solved

William Shakespeare
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Shakespeare's Sonnets: The Problems Solved

Fiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 1973

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William Shakespeare

Shakespeare's Sonnets: The Problems Solved

Fiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 1973
Book Details
Pages

319

Format

Poem • Fiction

Theme
Publication Year

1973

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Shakespeare's Sonnets is a collection of 154 poems by William Shakespeare. The sonnets explore themes such as love, beauty, time, and mortality. Each poem adheres to a specific structure with 14 lines written in iambic pentameter. The collection is notable for its deep emotional expression and intricate language.

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4.0

6 ratings

67%

Loved it

33%

Mixed feelings

0%

Not a fan

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Shakespeare's Sonnets remain celebrated for their profound emotional depth and lyrical beauty, capturing themes of love, time, and mortality. Readers praise the inventive use of language and complex character portrayals. However, some find the archaic language challenging and certain sonnets less engaging. Overall, it's a timeless literary masterpiece that continues to resonate.

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Who Should Read Shakespeare's Sonnets: The Problems Solved?

Fans of classic poetry and timeless romantic themes will appreciate Shakespeare's Sonnets. Similar to readers who relish John Donne's Collected Poems or Petrarch's Canzoniere, these sonnets appeal to those who value intricate wordplay, exploration of human emotion, and the beauty of the English language.

4.0

6 ratings

67%

Loved it

33%

Mixed feelings

0%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

319

Format

Poem • Fiction

Theme
Publication Year

1973

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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