Reagan Peterson

The Meta-Sonnets Podcast = A New Way to Read Shakespeare's Poetry

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Shakespeare's Sonnets is a famous and beloved piece of writing, but, in the view of this podcaster, the work is misunderstood and only about half as good as it can be, if a reader knows what to look for. This podcast will explore The Sonnets on three levels: Level 1: The 154 poems group perfectly in an 11x14 Meta-Sonnet structure. This means that there are 11 groups of 14 sonnets and each sonnet functions as a line within a larger sonnet. Furthermore, these 11 sections group into 5 acts (with the first 3 sections forming Act 1 and each subsequent Act is 2 sections long). Regardless how rea...

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Reagan Peterson

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The Best 14 Sonnets No One's Ever Understood 06.09.2024 23:37

Send a text Historically, Sonnets 43-56 have mostly been misunderstood and skipped. However, there are genius if looked at as a single unit. In this episode, I reveal what you can find if you know what to look for. www.sonnetspodcast.com sonnetspodcast@gmail.com

Season 2 Trailer - What is Act 2? 30.08.2024 7:43

Send a text This season I will cover my favorite part of The Sonnets: Act 2 or Sonnets 43-70. In this short episode I will tell you why - because Shakespeare's idea are both genius and highly entertaining! www.sonnetspodcast.com sonnetspodcast@gmail.com

6 - Professional Wrestling 23.03.2023 18:11

Send a text What was Renaissance theater really like? And what might this tell us about Shakespeare? www.sonnetspodcast.com sonnetspodcast@gmail.com

5 - Tinfoil Cap Conspiracy Theories 07.03.2023 23:39

Send a text Why would Shakespeare have wanted to keep his Structure a secret? In this episode, we'll explore four possible theories. www.sonnetspodcast.com sonnetspodcast@gmail.com

4 - Pink Floyd, Dorothy, and the Gilded Age 26.12.2022 31:26

Send a text The middle third of this episode is a long quote. If you want to skip it, I get back on track at 21:15. Is the Secret Structure random or intentional? I use the Wizard of Oz as an example. www.sonnetspodcast.com sonnetspodcast@gmail.com

3 - The Sonnets Revealed 10.12.2022 1:51:11

Send a text Here's an overview of what you'll find in "The Sonnets" once you understand the Secret Five Act Structure. www.sonnetspodcast.com sonnetspodcast@gmail.com

0 - Elevator Pitch 10.12.2022 1:51

Send a text If you give me two minutes of your time, I'll tell you new way or reading Shakespeare's Sonnets that will double or triple your enjoyment of the poetry. www.sonnetspodcast.com sonnetspodcast@gmail.com

1 - Introduction 10.12.2022 27:26

Send a text If you want to rediscover the genius of The Sonnets, here's everything you need to know. www.sonnetspodcast.com sonnetspodcast@gmail.com

2 - What is a Sonnet? (Advanced) 10.12.2022 19:42

Send a text You might think you know what a sonnet is, and that's great. So, let's get advanced and test your knowledge. www.sonnetspodcast.com sonnetspodcast@gmail.com