The orthodox answer is: before 1609, when it was first published. However, based on the evidence for biography in his sonnets (see related link below) it was probably written around 1592.
Sonnet 18 and sonnet 116
because chips like to be eaten and willys go hard
Yes The sonnet is dripping with metaphor
No
English, of course. Shakespeare wrote in English.
Sonnet 18 and sonnet 116
because chips like to be eaten and willys go hard
Yes The sonnet is dripping with metaphor
No
English, of course. Shakespeare wrote in English.
The dominant image in Sonnet 18 is light. Sonnet 18 was written by William Shakespeare and is sometimes referred to as Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?
I say nay
This is the first line of Sonnet 18 by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare suggests that the memory of beauty will be immortalized in the sonnet. (see related question)
The speaker of Sonnet 18 is Shakespeare, and the subject of the sonnet is the beauty and immortality of the beloved, often interpreted as a reflection of the power of poetry.
William Shakespeare was inspired to write Sonnet 18 as a celebration of beauty, love, and the passage of time. The poem serves as a response to the idea of immortality through art, contrasting the transient nature of life with the enduring power of poetry. By comparing his beloved to a summer's day, Shakespeare explores themes of admiration and the eternal nature of love, suggesting that his words will preserve their beauty forever. This sonnet stands as a testament to the lasting impact of human connection and creativity.
No, there is no onomatopoeia in this poem.
Sonnet 18 is his most popular. It's a matter of opinion whether it is his best.