William Shakespeare’s 460th birthday was in April. Love him or hate him, no other author has influenced the English language ...

Here the poem usually shifts mood or focus. For his sonnets, Shakespeare used a strict rhyme ... though still uses 14 lines. Modern sonnets follow the same basic conventions, including the pattern ...

The 14-line verse, one of 154 composed by ... followers with a rendition of “Sonnet 18.” One of Shakespeare’s best-known works, the poem begins with the sentiment, “Shall I compare thee ...

It’s one of the most famous opening lines in poetry and comes ... but they always have 14 lines and usually include a regular rhyme scheme of some sort. Shakespeare pioneered his own version ...

An Oxford researcher found a rare, handwritten variation of one of Shakespeare’s most famous love poems. About 400 years ... ending and seven additional lines — reads more as a celebration ...