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The Usage of Stylistic Devices in the Sonnets of William Shakespeare
Nr. | Chapter | Page. |
I | A BRIEF BIOGRAPHY OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE | 5 |
1.1 | Stratford. Departure to London | 5 |
1.2 | Appearance of a new playwright | |
1.3 | Creative rise. “The Globe” | |
1.4 | Unexpected departure to Stratford | |
1.5 | Chronicles | |
1.6 | Comedies | |
1.7 | Tragedies | |
1.8 | “Shakesearean question” | 10 |
II | SONNETS 18, 23 AND 66. INTERPRETATION AND STYLISTIC ANALYSIS | 10 |
2.1 | Sonnets. Introductory notes | 18 |
2.2 | Sonnet | 18 |
2.3 | Sonnet | 23 |
2.4 | Sonnet | 66 |
III | THEMATIC AND STYLISTIC ANALYSIS OF THE SONNETS 128, 130 AND 137 | 15 |
3.1 | Sonnet | 128 |
3.2 | Sonnet | 130 |
3.3 | Sonnet | 137 |
IV | SONNETS 153 AND 154. THEMATIC COMMENTARY AND STYLISTIC ANALYSIS | 18 |
4.1 | Sonnets 153 and 154 | 18 |
5.1 | Critics of the 17th and 18th centuries | |
5.2 | Tolstoy’s critical remarks in an interpretation of George Orwell | |
5.3 | Other writers about Shakespeare | |
6.1 | References to Shakespeare’s sonnets in popular culture | |
6.2 | Shakespearisms in the Russian language | 24 |
CONCLUSION | 24 | |
BIBLIOGRAPHY | 25 |
The theme of the present paper is ”The Usage of Stylistic Devices in the Sonnets of William Shakespeare”. The reasons for writing a paper on this topic are several. William Shakespeare was one of the most legendary British authors; his works make a connection between different generations – Shakespeare’s creative works were researched during the centuries from various points of view. Another reason is that the experience of the mankind with denying works of some authors of the preceding centuries and therefore ignoring the truly valuable and emotionally impressive pieces of writing shows that it is significant to understand the views on eternal values expressed by different people form the preceding epochs. ”The Sonnets” had not been investigated enough from the stylistic aspect – the determination of the meanings of stylistic devices was ommitted in less popular sonnets; and their influence on the mood and perception of the sonnets had not been researched deep enough either. Therefore, the aim of the paper is:
to examine and analyse the stylistic devices used by Shakespeare in his sonnets and to determine their main functions.
The objectives:
observation and study of theoretical literature on the ubject of stylistic devices
study and analysis of the stylistic peculiarities of the sonnets as a genre
stylistic analysis of the selected sonnets.
The methods of research:
the study and critical analysis of scientific literature and mass media products on the topic
observation.
The methods of data collection:
field notes
observation.
The outline of the chapters:
The paper contains six chapters. The first chapter gives an insight into William Shakespeare's biography. The second chapter provides a brief interpretation and focuses on the analysis of the stylistic devices used in sonnets 18, 23 and 66. The third chapter contains an interpretation of the themes and analysis of the stylistic devices in sonnets 128, 130 and 137. The fourth chapter provides the thematic and stylistic analysis of sonnets 153 and 154. The fifth chapter concentrates on the opinions of the critics and writers from different epochs about Shakespeare. The last chapter shows the literary, cultural and social value of Shakespeare's works in today's popular culture.…
Kursa darbs. Izvēlēto astoņu sonetu vispārēja interpretācija un to stilistiskās struktūras analīze. 1.A brief biography of W. Shakespeare 2.Sonnets 18,23 and 66–interpretation and stylistic analysis 3.Thematic and stylistic analysis of the sonnets 128, 136 and 150 4.Sonnets 153,154.Thematic commentary and stylistic analysis 5.Critics’ and writers views on Shakespeare and his creative work 6.Literary, cultural and social value of Shakespeare's works in today's popular culture.
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