Sonnet 49 - If Ever that Time comes...

The Meta-Sonnets Podcast = A New Way to Read Shakespeare's Poetry

11/15/24 • 28 min

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What does this mean: "Against that time, (if ever that time come.)" Is it a coded way of saying, "in reference to the time when the meta-sonnets are uncovered, if that every happens?" Well, in this episode, I explore this poem from that angle.
I love Sonnet 49. Seemingly, Shakespeare is pondering if his big secret will ever be discovered, and, if so, what impact that will have on the work.

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11/15/24 • 28 min

The Meta-Sonnets Podcast = A New Way to Read Shakespeare's Poetry - Sonnet 49 - If Ever that Time comes...

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If Ever That Time Come - Sonnet 49 (4.7)

Hello Shakespeareans and welcome to the Meta-Sonnets Podcast. Today, we’re going to look at Sonnet 4.7, also known as Sonnet 49. For me, I’ve always liked the overlap of being in Section 4 while being in the forties. Sonnets 43-49 are all in the fourth section. However, that will end after today. There’s nothing special about this. I just like it. However, on a more important note, this signals the halfway point through Section 4, and, after

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