Sonnet
All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players by William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare’s monologue from “As You Like It” (Act II, Scene VII) unfolds the metaphor of life as a theatrical performance. The lines, delivered by the melancholic Jaques, encapsulate the human experience through seven distinct stages. Each phase reflects a universal truth about the progression of life, imbued with Shakespeare's poetic genius. Below, we delve into the rich layers of meaning in this timeless excerpt.
By Muhammah Hanzalahabout a year ago in Poets





