{"title":"James Anthony","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating collection of books by James Anthony, a distinguished author renowned for his exceptional ability to breathe new life into classical literature. With a profound appreciation for the arts and culture, Anthony has masterfully taken on the ambitious task of reinterpreting works of literary giants for modern audiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his most celebrated achievements is \u003cem\u003eShakespeare’s Sonnets, Retold\u003c\/em\u003e. In this remarkable rendition, James Anthony expertly transforms the timeless sonnets of William Shakespeare, making them more accessible while retaining the poetic essence and beauty of the original works. This is a perfect choice for both Shakespeare enthusiasts and those new to the Bard’s works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn innovator in the world of literature, James Anthony bridges the gap between historical texts and contemporary readers, ensuring that the grandeur of classical literature remains vibrant and relevant in today’s world. Dive into his works for an enriching exploration of art and culture, presented with a fresh and engaging perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"shakespeares-sonnets-retold-by-william-shakespeare-9780753562024","title":"Shakespeare’s Sonnets, Retold","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘James Anthony has done something I would have confidently stated to be impossible. He has \"translated\" Shakespeare’s sonnets and he has done so with an insolent, loveable charm … \u003cstrong\u003eA dazzling success\u003c\/strong\u003e’ – \u003ci\u003eStephen Fry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRediscover the greatest love poetry ever written\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eShall I compare you to a summer’s day?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eYou’re more delightful, always shining strong;\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eHigh winds blow hard on flowering buds in May,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eAnd summer never seems to last that long…\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShakespeare’s sonnets are some of the nation’s favourite lines of verse, but the Elizabethan language can make it difficult to really understand them. Many guides offer to clarify the meaning, but lose the magic of the words by explaining them away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJames Anthony has done something boldly different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe has rewritten the whole series of poems \u003ci\u003eas sonnets using modern language\u003c\/i\u003e, while retaining the rhythm and rhyme patterns that give them such power. In doing so, he breathes new life into the original poems and opens them up for a modern readership, demystifying Shakespeare’s eternal poetry with provocative new translations and delightful new lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePresented as an attractive book with the original sonnets facing their new translations, \u003ci\u003eShakespeare’s Sonnets, Retold\u003c\/i\u003e is a stunning collection of beautiful love poems, made new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46800743301356,"sku":"9780753562024","price":28.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7720003482456.jpg?v=1757299570"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/james-anthony.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}