My Own Shakespeare
Wendy Cope
May 14, 2012
Poet Wendy Cope discusses Sonnet 29 from Shakespeare, exploring themes of love and happiness. They also debate about Shakespeare's personal emotions while writing the sonnets.
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Quick takeaways
- Sonnet 29 begins with a melancholic tone but transforms into a beautiful love poem emphasizing the value of love over material success.
- There is an ongoing debate among academics about whether Shakespeare's sonnets were fueled by true love or merely academic exercises, but the speaker holds the belief that they were driven by genuine love.
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The Dual Nature of Sonnet 29
Sonnet 29, chosen by the speaker, begins with a melancholic tone as the narrator feels worthless and in disgrace. However, the poem takes a positive turn towards the end, transforming into a beautiful love poem. The final couplet emphasizes the value of love over material success and suggests that having someone to love is more important than achieving worldly accomplishments.
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