A Lover's Complaint by William Shakespeare

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Author Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Title A Lover's Complaint
Note Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits This etext was prepared by the PG Shakespeare Team,
a team of about twenty Project Gutenberg volunteers.
Summary "A Lover's Complaint" by William Shakespeare is a narrative poem that was likely written during the late 16th to early 17th century, a time period synonymous with the English Renaissance. This work serves as a poignant exploration of themes such as love, betrayal, and the consequences of lust, capturing the turmoil of the heart and the complexities of human emotions. The poem conveys the story of a young woman who recounts her seduction by a charming youth and the aftermath of that encounter, highlighting the emotional struggles that ensue. The narrative unfolds as the speaker reflects on her experiences with a captivating young man who initially enchants her with his beauty and wit. As she recounts her story to a sympathetic elder, she reveals her internal conflict and the pain of having given herself to someone who ultimately proves to be untrustworthy. The poem vividly describes her sorrow and disillusionment, as she grapples with the societal implications of her choices and the loss of her honor. Ultimately, "A Lover's Complaint" serves as a powerful depiction of the vulnerability that accompanies love and the harsh realities that can follow betrayal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English poetry -- Early modern, 1500-1700
Category Text
EBook-No. 1543
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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