William Shakespeare’s Sonnet 71 (“No longer mourn for me when I am dead”)
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William Shakespeare’s Sonnet 71 (“No longer mourn for me when I am dead”)

August 26, 20265 min

Today’s poem has a different preoccupation than most Shakespearean sonnets–not immortalizing the beloved, but effacing the lover. Happy reading. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe

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