Though people die and are forgotten, the memory and record of poetic verse cannot be abandoned or suppressed. Shakespeare states that even the Roman god Mars, god of war, could not destroy the influence of poetry on the eras to come. Wars may come and destroy the “monuments of princes” (line 1) and overturn statues, but the influence of poetry will be sustained and passed down from generation to generation. In the sonnet, Shakespeare makes the claim that nothing will ever outlive the power of poetry. He creates a tone of esteem, glory and triumph that celebrates the immortality of poetry and its ability to prevail regardless of what is faced by civilization. In Shakespeare’s “Not marble…” Sonnet 55, the eminent poet uses imagery to create a poem that is descriptive and beautifully expressed. Everyone is welcome to comment on this post, but please make sure that all discussion is constructive and positive. This is a guest post by Bruce, a student in my Literary Interpretation course.
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