Shakespeare's Sonnets

By: William Shakespeare

Narrated by: Simon Callow

Savor the most celebrated love poems in the English language. Written almost 400 years ago, the sonnets of William Shakespeare are passionate and exalted, rich in imagery and alliteration, and full of mystery and intrigue.

This selection presents all 154 sonnets composed from 1593-1601. In words and rhyme, Shakespeare reveals his infatuation with the "Dark Lady", his relationship with a rival poet, and his private thoughts on love, death, beauty, and truth, timeless themes that span the centuries to touch our hearts.

©1995 Hodder Headline Audiobooks (P)2005 HighBridge Company

Critic reviews

"Reading all of Shakespeare's sonnets written between 1593 and 1601, actor Simon Callow conveys the dramatic potential not often recognizable in other recordings." (Library Journal)

Ordinary

I think this book is so good,it's so worthy to read it.I like this book.

Like listening to music

I listen to this when I am going to sleep, or during naps. The rhythm and accent and reading is very soothing, like meditation.

Obnoxious performance

I adore Shakespeare and was excited to listen to this recording of his sonnets, but couldn’t make it even two minutes into this book due to the obnoxious, overdramatized vocal performance.