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“Sonnet 71” by Shakespeare
The works of William Shakespeare often have disguised or ironic meanings
Most people know Shakespeare for his plays, such as “Romeo and Juliet,” “Macbeth” and “Hamlet.” He was also, however, a gifted poet, penning 154 sonnets. In 1609, he wrote “Sonnet 71.” “Sonnet 71” was part of a series of poems … Continue reading
Posted in The Next Chapter
Tagged comfort for the grieving, Grief, Hamlet, poems about grieving, Poetry, Sonnet 71, William Shakespeare
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The Significance of John Everett Millais’ “Ophelia”
The artist's nineteenth-century painting still conveys an important message today
Shakespeare has inspired countless artists, and painter John Everett Millais is no exception. His famous “Ophelia” painting was inspired by Hamlet, in which Hamlet’s lover, Ophelia, goes insane with grief after she discovers that Hamlet has murdered her father; in her … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged Hamlet, John Everett Millais, Natural burial, Ophelia, Ophelia Painting, William Shakespeare
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