• Shakespeare's Sonnet 78

  • Oct 20 2024
  • Length: 21 mins
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Shakespeare's Sonnet 78

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  • Shakespeare explains to his muse why he is the inspiration for all of his poetry.

    Our story continues with Shakespeare finally being rescued from the pirate ship... But who by?


    Sonnet 78

    So oft have I invoked thee for my Muse,
    And found such fair assistance in my verse
    As every alien pen hath got my use
    And under thee their poesy disperse.
    Thine eyes, that taught the dumb on high to sing
    And heavy ignorance aloft to fly,
    Have added feathers to the learned's wing
    And given grace a double majesty.
    Yet be most proud of that which I compile,
    Whose influence is thine, and born of thee:
    In others' works thou dost but mend the style,
    And arts with thy sweet graces graced be;
    But thou art all my art, and dost advance
    As high as learning, my rude ignorance.
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