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The Parable of the Solicitor and the Poet

Poetry with Simon Armitage

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Exploring Melancholy and Self-Pity in Sonnet 23

This chapter analyzes Sonnet 23, focusing on its mournful tone and themes of self-promotion and abandonment. It reflects on the authenticity of self-pity in grief and discusses the evolution of poetic styles while maintaining core human experiences.

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