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Shakespeare’s Sonnet 130: An Honest Portrayal of Love

October 3, 2025October 10, 2025 Dr Aswathy Aravindakshan 1 Comment

Reading Time: 2 minutesShakespeare’s Sonnet 130, “My mistress’ eyes are nothing like the sun,” is a very honest poem about love. Unlike many poets of his time who praised women with fancy comparisons, Shakespeare chose to describe his beloved realistically. He does not compare her to the sun, roses, or goddesses. Instead, he says plainly, “My mistress’ eyes are…

William Shakespeare and His Non-dramatic Poetry

October 3, 2025October 11, 2025 Dr Aswathy Aravindakshan 2 Comments

Reading Time: 2 minutes William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in April 1564 (baptised on the 26th, probably born on the 23rd). His father, John Shakespeare, started as a successful tradesman but later lost money and status. At age 18, William married Anne Hathaway in 1582. They had three children: Susanna (1583) and twins, Hamnet and Judith (1585)….

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