The first 126 of Shakespeare's sonnets are primarily addressed to which figure?
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Correct answer: The Fair Youth
Sonnets 1 through 126 are addressed to a young man, often called the 'Fair Youth.' These poems explore themes of time, beauty, and the immortality of verse, often urging the youth to marry and procreate.
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