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'Politically Repurposed' Copy of Famous Shakespearean Love Sonnet Discovered Inside a 17th-Century Poetry Collection

While conducting research in the University of Oxford’s Bodleian Library, a scholar discovered something remarkable: a ...
The Conversation

Guide to the classics: Shakespeare’s sonnets — an honest account of love and a surprising portal to the man himself

Jamie Q. Roberts does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...
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Poetry Break: The Favorite Poem Project, Shakespeare’s Sonnet 29

Guest columnist Beth Ann Fennelly analyzes Shakespeare's Sonnet 29 for its enduring relevance. The sonnet describes a speaker's journey from self-pity and envy to finding joy through love. Shakespeare ...