About “The Phoenix and the Turtle”
The Phoenix and the Turtle is an allegorical poem by William Shakespeare, first published in 1601 as part of Love's Martyr, a longer work by Robert Chester. The poem, often described as "the first great published metaphysical poem," has been the subject of many conflicting interpretations. It was published without a title, and the title The Phoenix and the Turtle is a conventional label. The poem features two birds: the mythological phoenix and the turtle dove. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- Published
- 1601
- Latest edition
- 1964 · ISBN 0950121606
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| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | The Phoenix and the Turtle | 2006 | — | Buy on Amazon |
 | The Phoenix and the Turtle | 1998 | — | Buy on Amazon |
| | The Phoenix and the turtle | 1964 | 0950121606 | Buy on Amazon |
 | The Phoenix and the Turtle | 1601 | — | Buy on Amazon |
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