William Collins Books and Decca Records present ARGO Classics, a unique audiobook collection featuring classic prose and verse narrated by some of the world’s most esteemed voices. Originally released on vinyl records, these expertly remastered stories are now available for digital download.

The collection includes Shakespeare’s renowned Sonnets, exploring themes of love, beauty, and the passage of time. These beloved poems are known for memorable lines like “Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?” and “Love is not love which alters when it alteration finds.” The performances are delivered by the Marlowe Dramatic Society and Professional Players, founded in 1907, with a long history of honoring the integrity of texts and reviving neglected works. Directed by Thurston Dart, Professor of Music at London University, the cast features notable actors such as George Rylands, John Barton, and Tony Church.