"The Bard meets the Backstreet Boys in 'Pop Sonnets,' a collection of 100 classic pop songs reimagined as Shakespearean sonnets. All your favorite songs are here, including hits by Jay-Z, Johnny Cash, Katy Perry, Michael Jackson, Talking Heads, and many others. With stirring sentiments on everything from love and despair to wanton women, 'Pop Sonnets' offers inspirational verse for every occasion."--P. [2] of cover.

Includes index.

I. Sonnets of love -- II. Sonnets of despair -- III. Songs of time and mortality -- IV. Rogues, rascals, and wanton women -- V. Ballads of heroes.