sonnets
Meter and Rhyme in the Sonnets
Learn how meter and rhyme shape Shakespeare’s Sonnets, including iambic pentameter, the rhyme scheme, and how structure deepens meaning in the poems.
Key Literary Devices in the Sonnets
Discover the key literary devices used throughout Shakespeare’s Sonnets, with clear explanations of metaphor, imagery, structure, symbolism, and rhetorical technique.
Sonnet 18: Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer’s Day?
Explore Shakespeare’s Sonnet 18 — its meaning, themes, and why the poet’s words promise eternal beauty beyond time.
Sonnet 29: When in Disgrace with Fortune and Men’s Eyes
Explore Shakespeare’s Sonnet 29 — a moving journey from despair to joy, where the thought of love restores the poet’s faith and worth.
Sonnet 130: My Mistress’ Eyes Are Nothing Like the Sun
Explore Shakespeare’s Sonnet 130 — a witty and honest love poem that celebrates real beauty over false comparisons.
Sonnet 116: Let Me Not to the Marriage of True Minds
Explore Shakespeare’s Sonnet 116 — a timeless definition of love as constant, unchanging, and enduring even against time itself.
Sonnet 73: That Time of Year Thou Mayst in Me Behold
Explore Shakespeare’s Sonnet 73 — a moving reflection on aging, time, and love that grows stronger in the face of mortality.
How to Read a Shakespeare Sonnet
Learn how to read Shakespeare’s sonnets with confidence — understanding structure, rhythm, imagery, and meaning.
