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Shakespeare’s sonnets

William Shakespeare (born around April 23, 1564, and died April 23, 1616) wrote poems called sonnets about many different subjects. When people talk about Shakespeare’s sonnets, they usually mean the 154 sonnets that were first published together in a book called a quarto in 1609. However, Shakespeare also wrote six more sonnets that were included in some of his plays, such as Romeo and Juliet, Henry V, and Love’s Labour’s Lost.

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Sonnet 130

Sonnet 130 is a poem written by William Shakespeare. It was published in 1609 as one of the 154 sonnets he wrote. The poem uses a realistic description of the poet’s mistress, which contrasts with the exaggerated and overly romantic language often found in courtly love sonnets.

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Sonnet 18

Sonnet 18, also called “Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day,” is one of the most famous sonnets from the 154 sonnets written by William Shakespeare, an English poet and playwright. In the sonnet, the speaker considers whether to compare the Fair Youth to a summer’s day but points out that the Fair Youth has qualities that are better than a summer’s day, which is a main theme of the poem. The speaker also explains that the qualities of a summer day can change and will eventually fade.

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As You Like It

As You Like It is a play by William Shakespeare. It was probably written in 1599 and first published in a collection called the First Folio in 1623. The play follows Rosalind, the main character, as she runs away from danger in her uncle’s court.

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The Taming of the Shrew

The Taming of the Shrew is a comedy written by William Shakespeare between 1590 and 1592. The play begins with an introduction, called the induction, where a playful nobleman tricks a drunk man named Christopher Sly into thinking he is a nobleman. The nobleman then has the play performed for Sly’s entertainment.

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Love’s Labour’s Lost

Love’s Labour’s Lost is one of William Shakespeare’s early comedies. It was likely written in the mid-1590s for a performance at the Inns of Court before Queen Elizabeth I. The story follows the King of Navarre and his three friends as they promise to avoid the company of women for three years so they can focus on studying and fasting.

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All’s Well That Ends Well

All’s Well That Ends Well is a play written by William Shakespeare. It appeared in a book called the First Folio in 1623, where it is grouped with comedies. Scholars disagree about when it was written, with possible dates between 1598 and 1608.

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The Two Gentlemen of Verona

The Two Gentlemen of Verona is a comedy written by William Shakespeare. It was likely created between 1589 and 1593. Some people believe this is Shakespeare’s first play, and it shows early examples of the ideas and themes he would explore later in his works.

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Cymbeline

Cymbeline ( / ˈ s ɪ m b ɪ l iː n / ), also called The Tragedie of Cymbeline or Cymbeline, King of Britain, is a play written by William Shakespeare. It is set in Ancient Britain, around 10–14 AD, and is based on stories about the early Celtic British king Cunobeline. Although it is labeled as a tragedy in the First Folio, many experts today consider it a romance or even a comedy.

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Twelfth Night

Twelfth Night, or What You Will is a romantic comedy written by William Shakespeare. It was probably written between 1601 and 1602 as a special play for the Twelfth Night celebration, which marks the end of the Christmas season. The story follows two twins, Viola and Sebastian, who are separated during a shipwreck.

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