SHAKESPAIR
William Shakespeare, one of the greatest writers ever, is interviewed by Martin Bidney. Shakespeare authored 154 love poems, or 14-line "sonnets," which were published in 1609. Today, Bidney responds with sonnet-style poems to William Shakespeare.
By Martin Bidney
Narrated by: Martin Bidney
Length: 7 hrs
By Martin Bidney
Narrated by: Martin Bidney
Length: 7 hrs
SHAKESPAIR
William Shakespeare, one of the greatest writers ever, is interviewed by Martin Bidney. Shakespeare authored 154 love poems, or 14-line "sonnets," which were published in 1609. Today, Bidney responds with sonnet-style poems to William Shakespeare.
Audio Book
The audiobook is designed to enhance your imagination. As you start to listen, you'll be deeply captivated by each poem.
Book Trailer
He has created a brand-new genre of literature. Martin Bidney invites you to make 154 comparisons between him and Will Shakespeare, a poet who is entertaining and has interesting things to say or rather, sing.
eBook
You can alternate between downloading the eBook and listening to the audiobook to have access to it whenever you want on all of your devices.
Paperback
You should get the paperback if you want to feel the book, hold it close to your chest, and read a few pages each night before bed.
Audio Book
The audiobook is designed to enhance your imagination. As you start to listen, you'll be deeply captivated by each poem.
Book Trailer
He has created a brand-new genre of literature. Martin Bidney invites you to make 154 comparisons between him and Will Shakespeare, a poet who is entertaining and has interesting things to say or rather, sing.
eBook
You can alternate between downloading the eBook and listening to the audiobook to have access to it whenever you want on all of your devices.
Paperback
You should get the paperback if you want to feel the book, hold it close to your chest, and read a few pages each night before bed.
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Reviews
JWC
Nobody reinvents the great "Shakespair"
like this poet
March 10, 2016
The Bard of Binghamton! Nobody reinvents the great "Shakespair" like this poet!
Ray Alvarez
Learned more about Shakespeare!
June 21, 2016
Martin's book: Shakespair has educated me on much of Shakespeare love life and ideas I did not know about him until then. I like Mr.Bidney's replies. If you're into Shakespeare, I would really recommend this book. Great read!
Amazon Customer
Brilliant and awe-inspiring!
May 23, 2016
Martin Bidney enters into a marvelous dialogue with the sonnets. He adds to their richness by his keen insights into each sonnet, and all this in the rhymes he creates! A pleasure to read, filled with so much to contemplate and admire, both in Shakespeare's work and Bidney's. Highly recommended. A great livre de chevet.
Camille
Music, Magic, Love
November 10, 2015
Martin Bidney matches the Bard in music, magic and wit. I loved it! As you could probably tell from the cover alone, Prof. Bidney's sonnets are full of humor and verve. His images are nothing short of amazing. I was quite impressed by the cleverness and joy on display, and thoroughly enjoyed reading. Shakespair will give you another reason to love life. Guaranteed.
Phil Rest
What a fantastic view on Shakespeare!
November 20, 2015
What a great way to discuss the poems of a great one – starting a dialogue (through time) with him. Martin Bidney is one of the best dialogic poets, which means he uses the works of other poets to answer them, to discuss some specific elements in them or simply give his point of view regarding them. Though those are not just some simple "answers"; highly metaphorical, Martin Bidney opens up a variety of elements, shows many influences and teaches the reader with every verse the richness of modern – and preceding – poetry.
Liana Andreasen
A journey into the past
November 21, 2020
I didn't quite know what to expect when I purchased this book, though I was familiar with Prof. Bidney's style from his prolific (and funny, and relevant) posts on social media. I think I expected either a parody of each of Shakespeare's sonnets, or a response in modern terms. But they're in fact a dialogue with Shakespeare, through the sonnets, in the sense that Mr. Bidney seems to wish to have been able to discuss with the poet the topic, the context, the influences of each particular sonnet, even the choice of figures of speech. Instead, he has a dialogue with the poems themselves, and he does it in a charming, perfectly poetic way, never abandoning the constraints of the sonnet's form. I am enchanted!
Reviews
JWC
Nobody reinvents the great "Shakespair" like this poet
March 10, 2016
The Bard of Binghamton! Nobody reinvents the great "Shakespair" like this poet!
Ray Alvarez
Learned more about Shakespeare!
June 21, 2016
Martin's book: Shakespair has educated me on much of Shakespeare love life and ideas I did not know about him until then. I like Mr.Bidney's replies. If you're into Shakespeare, I would really recommend this book. Great read!
Amazon Customer
Brilliant and awe-inspiring!
May 23, 2016
Martin Bidney enters into a marvelous dialogue with the sonnets. He adds to their richness by his keen insights into each sonnet, and all this in the rhymes he creates! A pleasure to read, filled with so much to contemplate and admire, both in Shakespeare's work and Bidney's. Highly recommended. A great livre de chevet.
Camille
Music, Magic, Love
November 10, 2015
Martin Bidney matches the Bard in music, magic and wit. I loved it! As you could probably tell from the cover alone, Prof. Bidney's sonnets are full of humor and verve. His images are nothing short of amazing. I was quite impressed by the cleverness and joy on display, and thoroughly enjoyed reading. Shakespair will give you another reason to love life. Guaranteed.
Phil Rest
What a fantastic view on Shakespeare!
November 20, 2015
What a great way to discuss the poems of a great one – starting a dialogue (through time) with him. Martin Bidney is one of the best dialogic poets, which means he uses the works of other poets to answer them, to discuss some specific elements in them or simply give his point of view regarding them. Though those are not just some simple "answers"; highly metaphorical, Martin Bidney opens up a variety of elements, shows many influences and teaches the reader with every verse the richness of modern – and preceding – poetry.
Liana Andreasen
A journey into the past
November 21, 2020
I didn't quite know what to expect when I purchased this book, though I was familiar with Prof. Bidney's style from his prolific (and funny, and relevant) posts on social media. I think I expected either a parody of each of Shakespeare's sonnets, or a response in modern terms. But they're in fact a dialogue with Shakespeare, through the sonnets, in the sense that Mr. Bidney seems to wish to have been able to discuss with the poet the topic, the context, the influences of each particular sonnet, even the choice of figures of speech. Instead, he has a dialogue with the poems themselves, and he does it in a charming, perfectly poetic way, never abandoning the constraints of the sonnet's form. I am enchanted!
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