Blend of Thoughts and Imagery in the Sonnets 29, 65 and 116 of William Shakespeare
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.53555/ejac.v12iA.1099Keywords:
Cultural context, Figurative language, Historical context, Literary analysis, Literary context, Metaphor, Personification, Shakespeare's sonnets, Simile, Thought and imagery.Abstract
This research undertakes a comprehensive examination of the intersections between thought and imagery in William Shakespeare's sonnets. Through a critical analysis of selected sonnets, this study investigates how Shakespeare integrates intellectual concepts, emotions, and sensory experiences to craft poems that are at once intellectually stimulating and aesthetically pleasing. The research focuses on Shakespeare's mastery of figurative language, exploring how his use of metaphor, simile, personification, and other literary devices enables him to convey complex ideas and emotions through vivid, evocative imagery. This study also considers the cultural, historical, and literary contexts in which Shakespeare wrote, examining how his sonnets reflect and shape the values, beliefs, and attitudes of his time. By illuminating the intricate relationships between thought and imagery in Shakespeare's sonnets, this research aims to enhance our understanding of these poems as rich, multifaceted works of art that continue to inspire and captivate readers to this day.
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