The paper examines William Shakespeare's concept of time as reflected in selected sonnets. It highlights time as a powerful, destructive, and devouring force that affects both human beings and nature, bringing decay, change, and death. The study analyzes key sonnets such as Sonnets 1, 18, and 19, showing how time destroys beauty while poetry and procreation can resist its ravages. The article also draws parallels with the views of Emily Dickinson and John Milton, emphasizing the relevance of Shakespeare's depiction of time as both destructive and preservative in the contemporary world.
Research Scholar, P.G. Department of English and Research Centre, Magadh University, Bodh-Gaya
