They don't have to be; but it is understandable that people might think of them that way. The reason is that throughout history, some of the most famous sonnets have been about love, especially certain sonnets written by William Shakespeare. Among Shakespeare's many sonnets about love are Sonnet 18 ("Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer's Day"), Sonnet 105 ("Let Not My Love Be Called Idolatry"), and Sonnet 130 ("My Mistress' Eyes Are Nothing Like the Sun"). I enclose a link to a site that has all of his sonnets.
Sonnets were originally written as a form of poetry to explore themes of love, beauty, and nature. They provided a structured framework for poets to express their emotions and ideas concisely with a specific rhyme scheme and meter. Sonnets continue to be popular due to their lyrical and emotive qualities.
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William Shakespeare wrote sonnets about love.
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Yes, sonnets are a popular form of poetry commonly associated with themes of love, but they can also explore a wide range of topics, from nature to politics to personal reflections. Shakespeare's sonnets, for example, cover various themes beyond love, such as time, beauty, and mortality.
Sonnets tend to be about love and/or nature.
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Human relationships, the ephemeral nature of beauty, the need to procreate, and love are common themes,
Love Sonnets - 1994 is rated/received certificates of: Belgium:KT
William Shakespeare is known for basing his sonnets on the love of his future wife in the collection of sonnets dedicated to a young man and a mysterious dark lady. These sonnets explore themes of love, beauty, and the passage of time.
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