What is Sonnet: The word sonnet has been derived from the Italian Sonnetto meaning a little strain. Originally it was a poem to be sung or recited to music, but now it stands for a written lyric of fixed form, expressing a single idea (one main idea) or emotion consisting of fourteen decasyllabic. The rhyme, … Read more
Introduction of the Sonnet: This sonnet is addressed to Mr. W. H. It throws light on the matchless qualities of true love. In this sonnet the poet points out the immortality of true love. Shakespeare declares that true love is really the greatest power in the world. He points out the difference between true love … Read more
Introduction of the Sonnet: Sonnet No. 55 entitled “Not Marble, Nor the Gilded Monuments” is one of those which have been regarded as masterpieces in this series. In this sonnet, we find Shakespeare’s awareness of his own poetic genius and his knowledge that his poetry is of such high merit that it would continue to … Read more