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Shakespeare's Greatest Hits
Written by William Shakespeare
Narrated by Robin Field
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
3.5/5
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About this audiobook
“Hey nonny, nonny,” the Bard's “greatest hits” are all here! Performed with a lively full musical cast interspersed with engaging and informative introductory narrative, this imaginative recording uses song and sonnet from Shakespeare's comedies and tragedies to highlight his works, in his own words. Whether listeners are long-time Shakespearean aficionados or new students of the Englishman's genius, this educational and entertaining new recording is certain to delight!
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William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare is widely regarded as the greatest playwright the world has seen. He produced an astonishing amount of work; 37 plays, 154 sonnets, and 5 poems. He died on 23rd April 1616, aged 52, and was buried in the Holy Trinity Church, Stratford.
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Reviews for Shakespeare's Greatest Hits
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3.5/5
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This was short, fun, & very well read since many of the scenes were obviously recorded during the actual plays. It was interspersed with music clips that fit in well.
If you're not familiar with Shakespeare, you'll likely be a bit lost, but it might not be a bad introduction. There are a lot of memorable quotes & scenes, but no attempt has been made to explain anything about them or to put them in context. I think they switched plays a couple of times without warning, too. At the end, they did a weird little bit with a woman reading a man's role & vice versa. It was still good. The Bard is meant to be listened to, not just read in cold words.