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“With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come”

- William Shakespeare
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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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Why Have Epitaphs Been So Popular For So Long?

A look at the origins of epitaphs and why they are often found on the graves of lost loved ones

When a person walks around a cemetery, it is quite common to see a good portion of graves or plaques marked with epitaphs. The word, “epitaph,” itself stems from the Greek word “epitaphios,” which means “a funeral oration over tomb.” … Continue reading

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”If I must die, I will encounter darkness as a bride, And hug it in mine arms.”

– William Shakespeare

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”So long as men can breathe or eyes can see, so long lives this, and this gives life to thee.”

- 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

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