Shakespeare’s 17th century sonnets are loved by many, but perhaps also seen as a bit controversial for its time by some. This controversy is particularly prominent in Shakespeare’s 18th sonnet, also known as “Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?”, which was published in the quarto SHAKE-SPEARES SONNETS in the year of 1609. The controversy has had many wondering: Was Shakespeare gay?
The reason for this controversy can be found in one of the sonnet’s themes. Shakespeare’s admiration of an unknown receiver. Many has speculated whether or not Shakespeare’s 18th sonnet was addressed to a male, which was a particularly controversial topic in 17th century England because of the strongly conservative society. Another prominent theme
The reason for this controversy can be found in one of the sonnet’s themes. Shakespeare’s admiration of an unknown receiver. Many has speculated whether or not Shakespeare’s 18th sonnet was addressed to a male, which was a particularly controversial topic in 17th century England because of the strongly conservative society. Another prominent theme