The Phoenix and the Turtle
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The Phoenix and the Turtle is an allegorical poem about the death of ideal love by William Shakespeare. It is widely considered to be one of his most obscure works and has led to many conflicting interpretations. It has also been called "the first great published metaphysical poem". The title "The Phoenix and the Turtle" is a conventional label. As published, the poem was untitled.
It was first published in 1601 as a supplement to a long poem by Robert Chester, entitled Love's Martyr. The full...
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