Why 21 Quotes? There are 21 quotes, for 21 days, the number of days to make or break a habit. Do you want to write, create, get healthy and lose weight? Do you want greater peace, love, happiness, creativity, justice, or strength in our life and world, we must think about these first; because we […]
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Of all of the sonnets he ever wrote, Shakespeare may have with Sonnet 116 created no equal in terms of creating a perfect English sonnet that can be understood relatively easily by even someone who doesn’t care much for poetry. Like me. Sonnet 116 is rock solid example of the English sonnet form, presented with […]
Before embarking on this discussion, I want to make it clear that I have no opinion on whether or not a pope should resign. This is a matter for the Roman Catholic Church to decide, and they have decided that papal resignation is permissible and honorable. In the course of history, several popes have resigned. […]
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The only thing that is almost always true about sound is that it has 14 lines. Medieval and Renaissance poets who pioneered it found this number was perfect for short, but not too short, statements about matters of love, politics, or even religion (although they love more often). Although modern sounds may be very different […]
Sonnet 126 by William Shakespeare is addressed to a male character as a warning of time’s eventual victory over us all. The sonnet begins in affirming that the male has temporarily escaped a fate most of his peers have already endured. Shakespeare’s introductory lines, “O thou, my lovely boy, who in thy pow’r/ Dost hold […]
Before William Shakespeare and Geoffrey Chaucer, there was the man who both inspired and influenced much of their work: Giovanni Boccaccio. Boccaccio composed ground-breaking literary works during his lifetime that built the foundation for literature today. His poems and epics written in Italian and Latin became classics that would endure for hundreds of years and […]
Many of you have learned about these people or heard these words back when you were still in middle school or school. Well, here is a guide to the 157 most common terms and people from world history! This is a great review, especially if any of you are kids who are learning these passages, […]
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Sonnet 73 by William Shakespeare is one of his most famous works because it investigates wisdom imparted from a man who is enjoying the last of his youth to a younger generation. There is an eerie beauty in recognizing the death of one’s vigor and the imagery Shakespeare creates to explain his loss is equally […]
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A sestina is a form of poetry, much like a haiku or sonnet, which has its own set of rules. While most people have never heard of a sestina, it can be a fascinating form to work with for both beginners and experts alike. This article will show you how to create your own sestina […]
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William Shakespeare’s Sonnet 127 commences the beginning of the so-called Dark Lady cycle. While the description of physical attributes and the imagery related to the Dark Lady certain indicate that these poems are intended to be read as being addressed to an actual figure, it is also clear from the ambivalence that the author feels […]
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