Shakespeare's Love Sonnets [Hardcover]

Caitlin Keegan (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 21, 2011

Shakespeare's sonnets are revered the world over for perfectly capturing the torments and joys of love requited or otherwise in just fourteen lines of iambic pentameter. This treasure of a book collects 29 of the bard's most romantic sonnets, each one lovingly illustrated by the talented Caitlin Keegan. Pretty and contemporary, the illustrations tastefully accentuate the depth of sentiment in each sonnet. A brilliant sun rises over the 17th Sonnet ( Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? ) and a graceful animal adorns the 19th Sonnet ( Devouring time, blunt thou the lion's paws ). Available just in time for Valentine's Day but appropriate for any spontaneous expression of love, this is an ideal, sophisticated gift for the legions of Shakespeare fans.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Caitlin Keegan is a Brooklyn-based designer and illustrator. She has been featured in Bust, the New York Times, Nylon, and other publications.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (September 21, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811879089
• ISBN-13: 978-0811879088
• Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 0.5 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #282,723 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #63 in Books > Literature & Fiction > Poetry > Love Poems

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great edition. March 18, 2012

By Stephanie

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

This is a very cute edition of the most classic of Shakespeare's sonnets. The illustrations are interesting and bright. The book is thin, of course, but it's well made and I definitely think that I got my money's worth. I'd much rather have a copy like this that when left around can easily become a conversation piece.

4.0 out of 5 stars From the Man Who Knew About Love January 23, 2013

By Christina Carson

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

What can I say, it's Shakespeare, a genius, a master and a man with a profound view of love. My only disparaging remark is that Ms. Keegan left out a few of my favorites. It was an interesting presentation.