Romeo and Juliet (Naxos)
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| Rating | : | 4.48 (779 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1522634398 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 586 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-10-19 |
| Language | : | English |
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Its charm and its power derive from the romantic setting (Verona, an Italian Renaissance city), the youthful innocence and ardour of the lovers, and (perhaps crucially) the excitement and drama created by the opposition which they have to contend with, an opposition which does not simply stem from the older generation but which is starkly present in the feud between their two families and which seems to be supported by the malignity of Fate. Romeo and Juliet is the play which, in English literature at least, effectively invented the
From School Library Journal Grade 5-8-Skillfully read by Claire Higgins, Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet will hold listeners spellbound as they become involved in the feud between the Capulets and the Montagues and in Romeo and Juliet's plight of love. Rex Gibson, all read by Simon Russell Beale. The cassette includes a plot summary, an introduction to Shakespeare by Leon Garfield, as well as supplementary information about Shakespeare and his writings by Dr. The technical qualities are excellent, and the teaching objectives are met. Higgins' reading is very natural, and her voice is exceedingly pleasant to listen to. . A superior acquisition for both public and school libraries with audio collections.Kathy Dummer, Newcastle Middle School, WY Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. Peter Hutchins arranged the period background music.
Let not light see my black and deep desires In the theater, people apparently don't call Shakespeare's "Macbeth" by its actual name -- it's usually called "MacB" or "The Scottish Play." The dark superstitions that hover around this play really show its power: it's a harrowing portrait of a weak man who spirals into a personal hell of ambition, murd. "Somebody Was a Marlowe Fan" according to T. A. Kleinhans. This seems to essentially be Shakespeare's response to The Jew of Malta, so if you've read that, this will seem very familiar to you. However, the language used is far more memorable, the lead character more sympathetic, and the story shaped to fit a different genre. This means that it ends on a far less . "No Fear Shakespeare is much better side-by-side translation" according to xNo Fear Shakespeare is much better side-by-side translation x475aws I usually go with the No Fear Shakespeare series, but made a spur-of-the-moment decision to buy this book because a printed No Fear Shakespeare Macbeth wasn't available on Prime, and this book's reviews were good. Well, I can only guess that folks who like this book haven't seen No Fear Shakespeare. Many . 75aws. I usually go with the No Fear Shakespeare series, but made a spur-of-the-moment decision to buy this book because a printed No Fear Shakespeare Macbeth wasn't available on Prime, and this book's reviews were good. Well, I can only guess that folks who like this book haven't seen No Fear Shakespeare. Many