Sonnets to a Promiscuous Beauty

Sonnets to a Promiscuous Beauty is a classical love story told in a classical manner. Australian poet Paul Monk presents 12 original sonnets, each beautifully illustrated and each with a detailed explanation of its background and meaning.

Sonnets to a Promiscuous Beauty is a compact introduction to the Western Canon. The book won a Bronze Medal in the 2006 Australian Print Industry Awards for its presentation and quality.

This deluxe hard cover edition has been beautifully illustrated by Jorg Schmeisser. 

Each book now includes a complementary CD featuring Paul performing the 12 original sonnets from his book. Paul's description of the source of inspiration for the music that accompanies each piece can be read here.

*  Read Chapter 6 - 'Mary Magdalene' (PDF)

*  Read Chapter 3 - 'Eternal Woman'  (PDF)

*  See a gallery of images from Sonnets to a Promiscuous Beauty

*  Read Reviews

*   Download/View PDF brochure (480 KB)

*  Listen to Paul reading his sonnet 'Bath of Dreams'

*  Listen to Paul reading the complete set of the recordings of the sonnets (book club members)