SONNET 18 by William Shakespeare Explained in 8 Minutes | Shall We Read

In this video, we are going to take a look at Sonnet 18 written by William Shakespeare. This 14-line poem from the English Renaissance may have some curious connections with our contemporary pop culture. The video will offer a summary and analysis of the poem, as well as a discussion on the relationship between gender and lyric poetry. I am Kristy, an academic, an English tutor, and a poetry lover. My mission is to cultivate our passion for literature and venture into the meanings hidden behind the literary classics. Each video will focus on one piece of literary work, or a specific aspect of a text, emphasizing on close reading, as well as with important issues, such as gender, race, and class. Words can hurt. Words can heal. By re-examining our relationship with language, we may be able to understand how words can shape and change our lives. If you enjoy this video, please like, subscribe, click on the notification bell for more future content! If you would like to reach out, feel free to contact me via this email: [email protected] Credits Illustrations by Joyce Lee I or this channel does not claim any right over all the images and graphics used in this video. They belong to their respective owners.