Summary of poem not marble nor gilded monuments.
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Shakespeare has written the famous poem "Not Marble Nor The Guilded Monuments". Having immense faith in his poetry, he writes this poem for his praiseworthy friend who lived a commendable life. Shakespeare knows that his poetry is strong and cannot be obliterated from the heart of admirers neither with passage of time not with the ravages of war. The ornate statues and monuments that great princes got erected for themselves would wear a neglected look. they would be found in a shattered state. He believes that praise worthy people are remembered by posterity till doomsday. He also writes that at the day of judgement when he will get his due, he would rise from his grave. even god can't obliterate the memories of these people whose picture has been etched in the hearts of admirers.
On whole I would say, this poem's true meaning hovers around his pen being mightier than sword and his praiseworthy friend being remembered by everyone till doomsday.
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In this poem, Shakespeare tries to convey the message that nothing in this world can outlive his poetic verses, be it marble or the monuments, that are covered with gold.
The monuments wear away with the passage of time but his poetry written for his friend, will live longer than the stone monument which has been left uncared for.
Next he has contrasted his verses with the ravages of time on monuments. The fighting, wars all overturn the monuments. They get demolished forever and everybody forgets about them after sometime.
But neither Mars, the God of war, nor fire can erase the written memory of his friend’s life. It will continue even after his death.
The future generations will also admire him and he will live in the hearts of people till the doomsday, i.e., the day of the last judgement.