Shakespeare Sonnet 29
'Shakespeare Sonnet 29' Summary
Sonnet 29 is a sonnet written by William Shakespeare. It is a reflection on the speaker's own mortality and the power of love to transcend time. The speaker begins by lamenting the fact that he is growing old and that his beauty is fading. However, he then goes on to say that his love for his beloved will never die, even after he is gone. The poem ends with the speaker expressing his hope that his love will be remembered long after he is dead.Book Details
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William Shakespeare
United Kingdom
William Shakespeare was born on April 23, 1564, in Stratford-upon-Avon. The son of John Shakespeare and Mary Arden, he was probably educated at the King Edward VI Grammar School in Stratford, where he...
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