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4.12 AVERAGE
4.12 AVERAGE
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
2023 Shakespeare Complete works challenge
#38 - [b:Sonnets|32514|Sonnets|William Shakespeare|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1407276354l/32514._SY75_.jpg|1118349]
Read - 8/29/23 - 9/6/23
2.5 stars - ⭐️⭐️ 1/2
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I skipped ahead a little on my challenge to knock out [b:Sonnets|32514|Sonnets|William Shakespeare|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1407276354l/32514._SY75_.jpg|1118349].
I made note during reading of approximately 1/4 to 1/3 of these that I particularly enjoyed or found interesting. There are obviously a lot of love poems here, but there are also themes of beauty, time, life/death, and aging/growing old.
My main takeaway is that I’ve now read and experienced Shakespeare’s Sonnets. I never thought I’d read this much poetry in my life, but these weren’t too bad.
#38 - [b:Sonnets|32514|Sonnets|William Shakespeare|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1407276354l/32514._SY75_.jpg|1118349]
Read - 8/29/23 - 9/6/23
2.5 stars - ⭐️⭐️ 1/2
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I skipped ahead a little on my challenge to knock out [b:Sonnets|32514|Sonnets|William Shakespeare|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1407276354l/32514._SY75_.jpg|1118349].
I made note during reading of approximately 1/4 to 1/3 of these that I particularly enjoyed or found interesting. There are obviously a lot of love poems here, but there are also themes of beauty, time, life/death, and aging/growing old.
My main takeaway is that I’ve now read and experienced Shakespeare’s Sonnets. I never thought I’d read this much poetry in my life, but these weren’t too bad.
nothing to be said. a delightful read.
fuck you William for writing so beautifully.
(no I’m kidding I love the man to death)
fuck you William for writing so beautifully.
(no I’m kidding I love the man to death)
ive actually been reading the sonnets on shakespeare online but then got my el cheapo penguin classics (orange and cream stripes cover) copy because i wanted to read them sans notes. its redundant to comment on the sonnets so ill just say my penguin copy has been great toilet reading!
4.25*
"Yet do thy worst, old Time, despite thy wrong,
My love shall in my verse ever live young.”
- last couplet of Sonnet 19
Since March, I have been following Sir Patrick Stewart on Instagram, reading these sonnets with fervour and dedication. His love for them is palpable and infectious. I have loved listening to his amazing voice give life to the Bard’s words. Many of the poems went over my head, but I did connect with a few, and appreciated many couplets. As with all poetry, this is something that needs to be savoured slowly and repeatedly. If you intend to read these, do check Sir Stewart’s rendition. It will allow you to hear pretty much how Shakespeare meant for them to sound and be experienced.
"Weary with toil, I haste me to my bed,
The dear repose for limbs with travel tired;
But then begins a journey in my head,
To work my mind, when body's work's expired:
For then my thoughts, from far where I abide,
Intend a zealous pilgrimage to thee,
And keep my drooping eyelids open wide,
Looking on darkness which the blind do see;
Save that my soul's imaginary sight
Presents thy shadow to my sightless view,
Which like a jewel hung in ghastly night
Makes black night beauteous, and her old face new:
Lo, thus, by day my limbs, by night my mind,
For thee, and for myself, no quiet find.”
- Sonnet 27
"Yet do thy worst, old Time, despite thy wrong,
My love shall in my verse ever live young.”
- last couplet of Sonnet 19
Since March, I have been following Sir Patrick Stewart on Instagram, reading these sonnets with fervour and dedication. His love for them is palpable and infectious. I have loved listening to his amazing voice give life to the Bard’s words. Many of the poems went over my head, but I did connect with a few, and appreciated many couplets. As with all poetry, this is something that needs to be savoured slowly and repeatedly. If you intend to read these, do check Sir Stewart’s rendition. It will allow you to hear pretty much how Shakespeare meant for them to sound and be experienced.
"Weary with toil, I haste me to my bed,
The dear repose for limbs with travel tired;
But then begins a journey in my head,
To work my mind, when body's work's expired:
For then my thoughts, from far where I abide,
Intend a zealous pilgrimage to thee,
And keep my drooping eyelids open wide,
Looking on darkness which the blind do see;
Save that my soul's imaginary sight
Presents thy shadow to my sightless view,
Which like a jewel hung in ghastly night
Makes black night beauteous, and her old face new:
Lo, thus, by day my limbs, by night my mind,
For thee, and for myself, no quiet find.”
- Sonnet 27
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
I thought this edition was very aesthetically pleasing, but there was no chapter titles or way to tell when you had moved on to a new sonnet. I'm pretty sure that each sonnet took up two pages, but it could have been arranged much better and been more clear.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes