Shakespeare's Sonnets (version 2)
William Shakespeare
Read by Chris Hughes
Shakespeare's Sonnets is a profound exploration of love, beauty, and the human experience, encapsulated in 154 masterful poems. Written by the iconic playwright William Shakespeare, these sonnets delve into the complexities of relationships, the passage of time, and the nature of desire.
Composed over several years, the collection reflects a range of emotions and themes, from the joy of romantic love to the sorrow of loss and the inevitability of mortality. Each sonnet is a carefully crafted piece, showcasing Shakespeare's unparalleled command of language and form.
As you listen, you will encounter the timeless questions that resonate through the ages, making these sonnets not just a reflection of their time, but a mirror to our own lives. Experience the beauty of Shakespeare's words as they invite you to ponder the depths of love and existence.
Chapters
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| Sonnets 1-10 | 8:59 | Read by Chris Hughes | |
| Sonnets 11-20 | 9:06 | Read by Chris Hughes | |
| Sonnets 21-30 | 8:52 | Read by Chris Hughes | |
| Sonnets 31-40 | 9:29 | Read by Chris Hughes | |
| Sonnets 41-50 | 9:14 | Read by Chris Hughes | |
| Sonnets 51-60 | 8:47 | Read by Chris Hughes | |
| Sonnets 61-70 | 8:46 | Read by Chris Hughes | |
| Sonnets 71-80 | 8:53 | Read by Chris Hughes | |
| Sonnets 81-90 | 9:20 | Read by Chris Hughes | |
| Sonnets 91-100 | 9:35 | Read by Chris Hughes | |
| Sonnets 101-110 | 9:08 | Read by Chris Hughes | |
| Sonnets 111-120 | 9:07 | Read by Chris Hughes | |
| Sonnets 121-130 | 9:10 | Read by Chris Hughes | |
| Sonnets 131-140 | 9:14 | Read by Chris Hughes | |
| Sonnets 141-154 | 12:27 | Read by Chris Hughes |
Reviews
well read
A LibriVox Listener
consistent cadence, no stumbling.
Download isn't read by Chris Hughs
tastybrain
I wanted to hear the Chris Hughs version since it received good reviews, but the audio from the download on this page is from another version with (at least) the first ten sonnets read by Annie Pullman. Perhaps a mistake was made?
Thanks
SHALLA Magazine
Librivox is great, terrific audio books. Thanks Chris Hughes for reading this, what clear reading you did--well done :)
marvelous
TT Tran
Great reading, clear, precise, and magnificent poems…
Wrong download ?
librivoxbooks
Are you sure ? The files here are all read by chris. Could you try again and if there is still a problem let us know which download link you used ? Anne you are right - the apple audiobook format is the wrong one - will investigate further