Shakespeare's sonnets are considered unconventional primarily due to their structure and thematic content. While many sonnets of his time adhered strictly to the Petrarchan form with an octave and a sestet, Shakespeare employed the English Sonnet form, consisting of three quatrains followed by a couplet. Additionally, his exploration of complex themes such as love, mortality, and identity often defied the idealized and courtly love conventions prevalent in earlier poetry. This blend of innovative form and deep emotional exploration sets his sonnets apart.
sonnet 18
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Iambic pentameter.
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It makes fun of the blazon and exaggerated comparisons of beauty.
sonnet 18
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Iambic pentameter.
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It makes fun of the blazon and exaggerated comparisons of beauty.
Probably either Sonnet 18 ("Shall I compare thee to as summer's day") or Sonnet 116 ("Let me not to the marriage of true minds admit impediments")
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Sonnet LXXIII deals with decay as one ages, and how love is greater when it loves that close to death.
An American sonnet is a variation of the traditional sonnet form that originated in Europe. It typically follows the same structure of 14 lines and a rhyme scheme, but may have variations in meter or thematic content that reflect American poetic sensibilities and themes. Some American poets have experimented with free verse sonnets or unconventional structures while still maintaining the essence of the sonnet form.
The undercover agents were sometimes described as rogues, because of their unconventional methods.
This line from Shakespeare's Sonnet 116 means that true love should not be hindered by any obstacles or challenges. It emphasizes the idea that genuine love is constant and unchanging, despite difficulties that may arise. It asserts the belief in the endurance and purity of true love.
The mistress in Sonnet 130 is portrayed in an unconventional way for the time, as the poet does not use traditional flattering language to describe her beauty. Instead, he opts for a more realistic and satirical approach, highlighting her natural flaws and imperfections. This makes the sonnet stand out from traditional love poems that typically idealize the object of affection.