Author | : William Shakespeare |
File Size | : 47,9 Mb |
Publisher | : DigiCat |
Language | : English |
Release Date | : 15 September 2022 |
ISBN | : EAN:8596547312741 |
Pages | : 16 pages |
The Phoenix and the Turtle by William Shakespeare Book PDF Summary
'The Phoenix and the Turtle' is an allegorical poem about the death of ideal love by William Shakespeare. It is widely considered to be one of his most obscure works and has led to many conflicting interpretations. The poem describes a funeral arranged for the deceased Phoenix and Turtledove, respectively emblems of perfection and of devoted love. Some birds are invited, but others excluded. It goes on to state that the love of the birds created a perfect unity which transcended all logic and material fact. It concludes with a prayer for the dead lovers.