Some Poems of Shakespeare
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'Some Poems of Shakespeare' is a collection of selected poems from William Shakespeare's works, taken from the esteemed 'Oxford Book of English Verse: 1250–1900'. This anthology offers a glimpse into Shakespeare's poetic mastery, showcasing his renowned sonnets, as well as other forms of verse like narrative poems and dramatic speeches. Readers can explore themes of love, beauty, time, mortality, and the human condition through Shakespeare's lyrical and profound language.Book Details
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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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