Storytelling & Rain: A Cozy Reading of Shakespeare's Sonnets

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Join me on a cozy reading tonight, as I depart from the usual sleep stories and delve into the poetic world of William Shakespeare. I’ll be reading to you the first 25 sonnets by this legendary playwright and poet, sharing the rhythm and depth of his timeless words… 😴

Educated in drama school in London under the guidance of Patsy Rodenberg, author of ‘Speaking Shakespeare,’ I’ve learned to appreciate the beauty of Shakespeare’s language. Tonight, let’s create a cozy ambiance together, with the soothing sound of rain outside, as we immerse ourselves in the eloquence of Shakespeare’s sonnets.

CHAPTERS:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:59 – Relaxation
00:07:58 – Shakespeare’s Sonnets Reading
00:50:20 – Sounds of Rain

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Shakespeare’s Sonnets: A Cozy Rainy Night Reading – Original Reading, Narration, Music, and Sound Design by Stephen Dalton – All rights are reserved to the Stephen Dalton Meditation & Sleep Channel (2023).”

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31 thoughts on “Storytelling & Rain: A Cozy Reading of Shakespeare's Sonnets”

  4. 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. ❤

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  14. 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!❤️🙏🏻

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  16. Oh Stephen Stephen Stephen don't get William shakespeare I know I will not sleep 💤 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 😜🎉

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  20. I’ll have to listen to this one multiple times. Last night I don’t know if I even got to the first sonnet. The racing of my mind now shuts off as soon as I hear your voice. It’s amazing. ❤️

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  21. 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 😍😍 I’m glad my routine is somewhat the same whilst I am here 😊

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  27. 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

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