Sonnet 18

I Compare Thee to a Summer’s Day: Exploring Shakespeare’s Sonnet 18

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I Compare Thee to a Summer’s Day: Exploring Shakespeare’s Sonnet 18 William Shakespeare’s Sonnet 18, famously beginning “I compare thee to a summer’s day,” stands as one of the most beloved and analyzed poems in the English language. Its enduring appeal lies in its exploration of beauty, mortality, and the power of art to immortalize. … Read more

I Compare Thee To A Summer’s Day: Unpacking Shakespeare’s Enduring Sonnet 18

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I Compare Thee To A Summer’s Day: Unpacking Shakespeare’s Enduring Sonnet 18 William Shakespeare’s Sonnet 18, beginning with the iconic line “I compare thee to a summer’s day,” is arguably one of the most recognizable and beloved poems in the English language. This sonnet, part of the Fair Youth sequence, explores themes of beauty, time, … Read more

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