"William Shakespeare, born on 26 April 1564 and died on 23 April 1616, was an English playwright, poet, and actor. Frequently referred to as the “Bard of Avon”, he has 39 plays, 154 sonnets, three lengthy narrative poems to his credit. He is still regarded as one of the most significant authors in English language and literature, and therefore, the scholars continue to analyze and reinterpret his writings in modern perspectives.
Shakespeare’s sonnets, composed between 1592 and 1598, explore themes of love, time, beauty, and the complexities of human relationships. His sonnets are written in a specific form known as the Shakespearean or Elizabethan sonnet. Each sonnet consists of 14 lines written in iambic pentameter with the rhyme scheme- ABAB CDCD EFEF GG. The first 126 sonnets are addressed to a young man, often referred to as 'the Fair Youth', and the remaining 28 are directed to a mysterious, dark-haired woman known as 'the Dark Lady'.” — Abnish Singh Chauhan
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