Shakespeare Sonnet 18 analysis. Shakespeare penned 154 sonnets that were included in his 1609 'quarto'. These sonnets delve into themes like the flow of time, death, affection, aestheticism, unfaithfulness, and envy. The initial 126 sonnets are dedicated to a young male, while the final 28 are directed towards an enigmatic 'dark lady'. In Sonnet 18, Shakespeare immortalizes the young man's beauty as more enduring and perfect than a summer's day, declaring it eternal through the timeless nature of the poem itself. ---------- Performed by Barnaby Falls Artwork by Barnaby Falls Music: Healing, sleep and meditation by Reiki
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