La plainte d'une amante by William Shakespeare
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About this eBook
| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
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| Translator | Guizot, François, 1787-1874 |
| Title | La plainte d'une amante |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Lover%27s_Complaint |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "La plainte d'une amante" by William Shakespeare is a poem likely written during the late 16th to early 17th century. This contemplative work explores themes of love, loss, and betrayal through a deeply emotional lens. It reflects on the complexities of romantic desire and the pain associated with unreciprocated or deceitful love. The poem unfolds the sorrow of a young woman who laments her lost love and recounts her experiences with a captivating yet deceitful man. She describes his physical beauty and charm, which captivated her heart and ultimately led to her downfall. As she reminisces, the woman admits her struggle between prudence and passion, revealing the internal conflict of succumbing to love while being aware of its potential to cause deep pain. Ultimately, the narrative speaks to the universal experience of love's trials, the allure of romance, and the inevitable heartache that often accompanies it. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Translations into French |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 26758 |
| Release Date | Oct 3, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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