Sonnet 48

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William Shakespeare

1609

Sonnet 48 by William Shakespeare

Release Date

Thu Jan 01 1609

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William Shakespeare

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This is the first of a series of, what is known as, the “pessimistic sonnets”. The Bard is in gloomy mood, fearful of losing the affection of the Fair Youth.

Text from Sonnet 48 in the 1609 Quarto.

Shakespeare is not only afraid that a rival will whisk away the one he loves, but also that the youn...

Sonnet 48 Annotated

How careful was I when I took my way,
Each trifle under truest bars to thrust,
That to my use it might unused stay
From hands of falsehood, in sure wards of trust!
But thou, to whom my jewels trifles are,
Most worthy comfort, now my greatest grief,
Thou best of dearest, and mine only care,
Art left the prey of every vulgar thief.
Thee have I not locked up in any chest,
Save where thou art not, though I feel thou art,
Within the gentle closure of my breast,
From whence at pleasure thou mayst come and part;
And even thence thou wilt be stol'n I fear,
For truth proves thievish for a prize so dear.

Sonnet 48 Q&A

Who wrote Sonnet 48's ?

Sonnet 48 was written by William Shakespeare.

When did William Shakespeare release Sonnet 48?

William Shakespeare released Sonnet 48 on Thu Jan 01 1609.

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