Random House presents the audiobook edition of Shakespeare?s Sonnets, Retold by William Shakespeare and James Anthony, with a foreword by Stephen Fry. Read by Stephen Fry, Paapa Essiedu, and the author.

James Anthony offers a fresh take on Shakespeare?s renowned sonnets by rewriting them in modern language while preserving the original rhythm and rhyme. This audiobook presents both the classic Elizabethan versions, narrated by Stephen Fry, and Anthony’s contemporary adaptations, voiced by Paapa Essiedu. The result is a unique collection that brings Shakespeare’s timeless love poetry to a modern audience, making it accessible and engaging without losing the essence of the original works.