Shakespeare's sonnets 15, 16 and 17. The immortalizing power of poetry and procreation

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Focusing on the procreation sonnets, particularly 15, 16, and 17, the paper examines the speaker's plea for the young man to marry and procreate, emphasizing the importance of preserving beauty and achieving immortality through offspring. It juxtaposes the concept of biological generation with the idea of achieving eternal life through poetry, highlighting the dual paths to legacy and remembrance. The analysis provides insights into Shakespeare's exploration of themes related to beauty, legacy, and the role of art in defying mortality.