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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

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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

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