Which of Shakespeare's sonnets are best?

Sonnet 18 is also a perfect example of Shakespeare's ability to explain human emotion so succinctly. In just 14 lines—as is the format of a sonnet—Shakespeare explains that love is eternal. He poetically contrasts this with the seasons, which change throughout the year. read more

Shakespeare has 154 sonnets, so to pick a top 15 has not been easy. The sonnets investigate love, loss, deception, time, youth and are certainly not simple love poems. I think this list should be a good starting point if you want to learn more about Shakespeare’s sonnets. read more

Shakespeare published 154 sonnets, and although they are all poems that are of the highest quality, there are some that have entered deeply into the consciousness of our culture to become the most famous of Shakespeare’s sonnets. read more