A Lover's Complaint by William Shakespeare

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By Barbara Kaczmarek Posted on Mar 10, 2026
In Category - Quiet Picks
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
English
"A Lover's Complaint" by William Shakespeare is a narrative poem published in 1609 as part of Shakespeare's Sonnets. The poem follows a young woman weeping by a river, throwing away tokens of lost love. When an old man asks about her sorrow, she recounts her seduction and abandonment by a charming young lover. Written in rhyme royal, the forty-seve...
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Sarah Harris
6 months ago

Having read the author's previous works, the nuanced approach to the central theme was better than I expected. I am looking forward to the author's next publication.

Jennifer Moore
1 year ago

I wanted to compare this perspective with traditional views, the logic behind each conclusion is easy to follow and verify. Well worth the time invested in reading it.

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