Overview
In the four hundred years since Shakespeare's death, the Sonnets have
invited imitation, homage, critique, parody and pastiche. These new
poems probe our relationship to the Sonnets' intricate form and
ambitious scope, their investigation of sexuality, wit, memory and
poetic survival. These sonnets and longer lyrics explore what it means
to write 'on Shakespeare's Sonnets' in the 21st century. Published in
association with the Royal Society of Literature contributing poets
include: Andrew Motion, Carol Ann Duffy, Gillian Clarke, Paul Muldoon,
Ruth Padel, Simon Armitage, Roger McGough and Jo Shapcott.