Join me on a cozy reading tonight, as I depart from the usual sleep stories and delve into the poetic world of William Shakespeare. Iβll be reading to you the first 25 sonnets by this legendary playwright and poet, sharing the rhythm and depth of his timeless wordsβ¦ π΄
Educated in drama school in London under the guidance of Patsy Rodenberg, author of βSpeaking Shakespeare,β Iβve learned to appreciate the beauty of Shakespeareβs language. Tonight, letβs create a cozy ambiance together, with the soothing sound of rain outside, as we immerse ourselves in the eloquence of Shakespeareβs sonnets.
CHAPTERS:
00:00:00 β Introduction
00:01:59 β Relaxation
00:07:58 β Shakespeareβs Sonnets Reading
00:50:20 β Sounds of Rain
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Shakespeareβs Sonnets: A Cozy Rainy Night Reading β Original Reading, Narration, Music, and Sound Design by Stephen Dalton β All rights are reserved to the Stephen Dalton Meditation & Sleep Channel (2023).β
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I like all videos you do Stephen. You are a blessing.β€
I am so excited for this one! I support more sonnets and poems in the future too!
That was so special I've never heard the sonnets before would love to hear Romeo and juliet sometime.thank you for all your lovely stories. Eva logan
Hi Steven, what a wonderful idea to read poetry for us !! I love it. How great would it be if you could read us Derek Walcott's long poem called Another life. The sound of rain is always great. β€
As always, a wonderful story and voice)
I was so excited about this one – but I was asleep before the end of the relaxation π
You could read anything by Shakespeare and it would be amazing.
Wouldn't mind a Twelfth Night reading.
Iβm so excited about this reading tonight!! Thank you so much for using these sonnets and please do more.
I really enjoyed these. Didnβt understand them very well, but enjoyed listening anyway. Thank you.
Can you do more stories with rain sounds?
Another lovely sleep story to fall into a deep slumber β€π€ Love your content Stephen β€π€
Hey Stephen π·π¦Didnβt use for sleep tonight just listened along Thanks MateπππβοΈπΊπ΄βοΈππ
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Stephen, your reading of Shakespeare's sonnets is absolutely exquisite. Not only is your voice the most gentle and melodic I've heard, but your sensitivity and understanding of the poems comes through so clearly in your delivery. One can feel the care and thought you've put into bringing these classic verses to life for a modern audience.
The atmosphere you've created with the sound of soft rain in the background perfectly complements the melancholy and intimate themes explored in the sonnets. It truly feels like a cozy fireside reading of some of literature's most beautiful love poetry. Your pacing and emphasis on certain words allows subtleties and deeper meanings to shine through that I haven't noticed before in other readings.
It's clear you have a deep appreciation for Shakespeare's work. Your passion and insight inspires me to revisit these sonnets with fresh eyes and ears. Thank you for sharing your gift and for introducing more people to the beauty and depth of ideas in Shakespeare's sonnets. You have the most beautiful voice on YouTube and it's always a pleasure to listen to your readings. I'll be enjoying this video many times over!β€οΈππ»
Well done to the boys in green π now I can relax π to tonight storyπ
Oh Stephen Stephen Stephen don't get William shakespeare I know I will not sleep π€ to the sonnet's even with your very clear voice if my husband spoke like that and I don't mean to rude I would tell him toget a life ππ
β€ love this,your voice,the sound of the rain,,so calm and relaxing.Thank you…
I love Shakespeare! A reading of Hamlet would be lovely βΊοΈπ
I can't believe I found this, it just came up on my YouTube. ππ₯°β€οΈβπ₯π―
Iβll have to listen to this one multiple times. Last night I donβt know if I even got to the first sonnet. The racing of my mind now shuts off as soon as I hear your voice. Itβs amazing. β€οΈ
Thank you Stephen, I listen to all your stories but I am away in the USA at the minute so this is my one home comfort ππ Iβm glad my routine is somewhat the same whilst I am here π
Can I vote that I love this? Can you do other lit? Say finnegans wake or dickens or smthg?
Beautiful stories makes me fall into another world…
You are awesome β€ don't stop being you and do what makes you happy, you deserve it 100x folds
I will sleep in peace tonight.
Your voice and stories are calming to the mind,body and soul.
Personally would like to apologize, watched this and forgot to leave a like. Made sure I came back though to show some love
All ur stories are absolutely amazing I love ur work keep it going it's brill thanks and I can actually get to sleep when I listen to ur stories it's like heaven of a night time god bless u always Mr Dalton
I hope you do more like this πβ€
Your videos are the best meditations I have come across they help me every night so calming. Thank you for everything you are the reason I sleep at night.
A would love to hear you read the book The ALCHEMIST, you're voice is very soothing β¨
You do such wonderful readings. Beethovans immortal beloved letter read by you would be so wonderful. Among the other great love letters. But u don't need my help. You do fabulous work every time