William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare could possibly be the greatest literary artist ever. His poetry, however, stands out from any other form of literature. "We remember Shakespeare as the pillar of our literary education, and we approach his works with a sense of public-spirited devotion"(Charney, Viii). This is a very strong statement for Charney to make, but there are many other people who have the same thoughts about Shakespeare. When William Shakespeare wrote his Sonnet 45, he had the love of his life on his mind. He explains the temptations he feels when she is present, but he still knows what is right and wrong. He feels that when she is not with him, his life is more like death, and he feels melancholy. He will not be happy again until she returns to him. However, when s
Charney, Maurice. How to Read Shakespeare. New York: McGraw Hill Book "Poetry." Encyclopedia Americana. 1993 ed. he does come back, he just sends her away again, knowing that she will be happier with someone else. This being told, he will be eternally sad. Poetry names writing that gives concentrated imaginative utterance to experience, in words so chosen and arranged that they create an intense emotional response, through the union of theme, language, sound and rhythm ("Poetry" 22: 277). Shakespeare's Sonnet 45 is a prime example of extraordinary poetry. This sonnet uses language that shows Shakespeare's emotions through the union of theme of the love of his life. This sonnet, along with all other sonnets, paints a picture of imagination. William Shakespe
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