The Hidden Genius of Shakespeare's Greatest Sonnets | Ep 21 The TAC Podcast
Shakespeare's sonnets have captivated readers for more than 400 years. But what makes them some of the greatest poems ever written?
In this episode of The TAC Podcast, John Finley and Chris Decaen take a close look at two of Shakespeare's most celebrated sonnets, Sonnet 18 ("Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?") and Sonnet 29 ("When in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes"), uncovering the remarkable artistry hidden within every line. Together, they explore how Shakespeare uses rhyme, meter, structure, metaphor, and the famous "turn" of the sonnet to reveal profound truths about love…
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