My mistress' eyes are nothing like the sun

A General view on Shakespeare's Sonnet No.130 Shakespeare, Source:Wikipedia In this sonnet Shakespeare expresses in an unconventional style. The poet like every passionate lover in this world believes his mistress to be a most beautiful woman, though he knows what are the...

The Canonization: John Donne

John Donne, one of the most famous Metaphysical Poets. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) The Canonization is one of the finest poems of John Donne. This poem is selected in the 'Songs and Sonnets' and it stands alone among all the pieces of 'Songs and Sonnets'. The Character who...

Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?

A General view on Shakespeare's Sonnet No.18 Shakespeare, Source:Wikipedia In this fine sonnet Shakespeare glorifies the beauty of his friend. His friends' beauty is incomparable, distinct and more lovely. In the beginning the poet arises a question, would it be appropriate...