EPISODE · Nov 21, 2025 · 6 MIN
Sonnet 73 - William Shakespeare
from Musical Poetry · host Michael Appelt
In this episode of Musical Poetry, we explore one of Shakespeare’s most intimate and contemplative works: Sonnet 73. Through images of fading autumn leaves, dying daylight, and a fire resting on its own ashes, the sonnet reflects on time, aging, and the deepening strength of love in the face of impermanence.Join me as we journey through these powerful metaphors — from bare winter branches to the last glow of a campfire — and experience how Shakespeare captures the fragile beauty of life’s late season.This episode includes a video version with atmospheric visuals and English and German subtitles to enrich the poetic experience.
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In this episode of Musical Poetry, we explore one of Shakespeare’s most intimate and contemplative works: Sonnet 73. Through images of fading autumn leaves, dying daylight, and a fire resting on its own ashes, the sonnet reflects on time, aging, and the deepening strength of love in the face of impermanence.Join me as we journey through these powerful metaphors — from bare winter branches to the last glow of a campfire — and experience how Shakespeare captures the fragile beauty of life’s late season.This episode includes a video version with atmospheric visuals and English and German subtitles to enrich the poetic experience.
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