Romeo and Juliet: The Fully Dramatized Audio Edition (Folger Shakespeare Library Presents)
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| Rating | : | 4.97 (813 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1442374306 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 391 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-01-14 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Let not light see my black and deep desires" according to E. A. Solinas. 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, murder and madness.Shortl. Somebody Was a Marlowe Fan 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 tragic note, and also. No 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 of this book's "trans
FOLGER SHAKESPEARE LIBRARYThe World’s Leading Center for Shakespeare StudiesThe Folger Shakespeare Library, home to the world’s largest Shakespeare collection, brings Romeo and Juliet to life with this new full-length, full-cast dramatic recording of its definitive Folger Edition.In Romeo and Juliet Shakespeare creates a tragic world in which two young people fall in love. This play, set in an extraordinary world, has become the quintessential story of young love.This new full-cast recording—based on the most respected edition of Shakespeare’s classic—expertly produced by the Folger Theatre, is perfect for students, teachers, and the everyday listener.. It is not simply that their families disapprove; the Montagues and the Capulets are engaged in a blood feud
This program is appropriate for individual or group listening, and the additional information will provide an excellent springboard for discussion. 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. . Rex Gibson, all read by Simon Russell Beale. Higgins' reading is very natural, and her voice is exceedingly pleasant to listen to. Peter Hutchins arranged the period background music. 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. A superior acquisition for both public and school libraries with audio collections.Kathy Dummer, Newcastle Middle School, WY Copyright 1999 Reed Business