In this narrative poem, a young woman is seen crying by a river bed, tossing letters and gifts into the waters. When asked about her sorry state, the woman tells of how she was seduced into falling in love with a young man who ultimately abandoned her. Known as "The Bard of Avon," William Shakespea
A Lover's Complaint
โ Scribed by William Shakespeare
- Publisher
- Electronic Text Center. University of Virginia Library.
- Year
- 2000
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 12 KB
- Category
- Fiction
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
โฆ Synopsis
fiction , poetry
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