Sonnet 29: When, in disgrace with fortune and men’s eyes

From The Poem Reader by Dominic Frisby

December 28, 2024 · 1 min

About this episode

This episode explores Sonnet 29, reflecting on themes of disgrace, hope, and love.

When, in disgrace with fortune and men’s eyes,I all alone beweep my outcast state,And trouble deaf heaven with my bootless cries,And look upon myself and curse my fate,Wishing me like to one more rich in hope,Featured like him, like him with friends possessed,Desiring this man’s art and that man’s scope,With what I most enjoy contented least;Yet in these thoughts myself almost despising,Haply I think on thee, and then my state,(Like to the lark at break of day arisingFrom sullen earth) sings hymns at heaven’s gate; For thy sweet love remembered such wealth brings That then I scorn to change my state with kings. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thepoemreader.com

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Host: Dominic Frisby

Topics covered

sonnet
poetry
love
disgrace
hope
self-reflection

Keywords

sonnet
poetry
disgrace
hope
self-reflection
love
art

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