122 Results for : shakespeare’s

  • Thumbnail
    Shakespeare: Bolinda Beginner Guides , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 439min
    Whether the fault of tedious teachers or hammy actors, Shakespeare is often seen as dry and impenetrable. In this fast-paced introduction, Ros King sets out to remind us of the sheer beauty and sophistication that can make Shakespeare’s works a joy for any audience. Exploring his invention and wit, along with his uncanny characterisation, King argues archaic language should be no barrier to the modern reader. This guide summarises the Bard’s life and background, detailing his plays and poetry in such a way that they are made accessible enough for everyone to admire. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Robert Meldrum. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/boli/001326/bk_boli_001326_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
    • Shop: Audible
    • Price: 9.95 EUR excl. shipping
  • Thumbnail
    Classic Love Poetry , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 59min
    “If music be the food of love, play on" was one of Shakespeare’s finest lines. If music is food, then poetry is the wine. In this volume of classic love poetry, the flavoured capture of words and rhythms makes us think more carefully of words and their value to us. They also surprise us with their structure and meaning, layering in thoughts and emotions that we might otherwise shy away from. Poems are wonderful ways to express what we feel for a very special someone. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Stella Gonet, David Shaw-Parker, Ghizela Rowe, Tim Graham, Alex Jennings. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/copy/000126/bk_copy_000126_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
    • Shop: Audible
    • Price: 9.95 EUR excl. shipping
  • Thumbnail
    Macbeth, Hörbuch, Digital, 35min
    This drama is a retelling of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedy, made accessible to younger listeners but still true to the Bard's original style and vocabulary. On a dark heath, Macbeth stumbles across three witches who can see into the future. What he hears will change everything. Encouraged by his wife, he decides to kill in order to gain the Scottish crown. How many people will die in his pursuit of power? With armies, ghosts and magic against him, will Macbeth survive in this tale of greed and betrayal? Getting the crown is one thing - keeping it is quite another. Language: English. Narrator: Helen Street. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/rlrd/000022/bk_rlrd_000022_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
    • Shop: Audible
    • Price: 9.95 EUR excl. shipping
  • Thumbnail
    The Winter's Tale, Hörbuch, Digital, 153min
    Shakespeare’s romantic comedy, The Winter’s Tale is no lightweight affair; it explores the darker themes of rage, jealousy, treason, and death. Yet though initially an intense psychological drama, as the play unfolds it takes on a lighter and more comedic tone, which eventually gives way to a happy ending. In short, there is something for everyone. What was once a day’s entertainment for the groundlings and the gentry is now the perfect diversion for that long commute. The renowned Marlowe Dramatic Society provide this faithful audio version that has won the approval of scholars and Shakespeare lovers alike. Language: English. Narrator: Marlowe Society. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/copy/000339/bk_copy_000339_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
    • Shop: Audible
    • Price: 9.95 EUR excl. shipping
  • Thumbnail
    The Head That Wears a Crown: Speeches For Royal Men by William Shakespeare, Hörbuch, Digital, 45min
    Internationally acclaimed actor and Tony Award winner, Alan Cumming performs Shakespeare’s most important and beloved royal speeches, including "To be or not to be", "Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow", "Now is the winter of our discontent", "O that this too sullied flesh would melt" and more. All the speeches were personally chosen by Cumming. Michael Boyd adds, "Cumming brings to Shakespeare the lyricism of a genuine singer, the sharp edge of a wicked comic, and the embodied intelligence of a major actor." PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. Language: English. Narrator: Alan Cumming. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/naxo/000834/bk_naxo_000834_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
    • Shop: Audible
    • Price: 9.95 EUR excl. shipping
  • Thumbnail
    William Shakespeare: A Life from Beginning to End , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 69min
    William Shakespeare is one of the most recognizable names in the world. Regardless of country, language, age, or gender, people are familiar with the Bard’s work and his contributions to literature, theater, art, and music. His genius was so evident that he became famous and respected throughout England in his own lifetime, eventually earning the attention and patronage of the king himself. Inside you will hear about.... "A Legend Is Born" "The Lost Years" "Early Career" "The Golden Years" "Poetic Works" "The Death of William Shakespeare" And much more! From his humble birth to his sudden death, William Shakespeare’s life is traced through the theatrical legacy he left behind. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: William Irvine. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/104811/bk_acx0_104811_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
    • Shop: Audible
    • Price: 9.95 EUR excl. shipping
  • Thumbnail
    A Midsummer Night's Dream (Dramatised), Hörbuch, Digital, 119min
    One of Shakespeare’s earliest comedies, A Midsummer Night’s Dream is also one of the most celebrated. Here, two mismatched couples, a wedding gone awry, magic, fairies, a troupe of actors, and a series of elaborate high jinks put on by a mischievous woodland sprite have been keeping audiences enthralled and amused for centuries. Loved for its lighter and lyrical qualities as well as it’s more serious themes, A Midsummer Night’s Dream sparks the imagination, tickles the funny bone, and stimulates the mind. This special and faithful audio edition is brought to you by the famed Marlowe Dramatic Society, whose members include Ian McKellen, Prunella Scales, and Trevor Nunn. Language: English. Narrator: Ian McKellen, Prunella Scales, Trevor Nunn. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/copy/000344/bk_copy_000344_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
    • Shop: Audible
    • Price: 9.95 EUR excl. shipping
  • Thumbnail
    Crimson Rose , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 526min
    March, 1587. Christopher Marlowe’s play Tamburlaine has opened at the Rose Theatre. But the play is almost shut down on its opening night. For a member of the audience, Eleanor Merchant, lies dead, hit by a musket ball fired from the stage. The man with his finger on the trigger? A bit-part player named Will Shakespeare.  Convinced of Shakespeare’s innocence, Marlowe determines to find out what really happened. When a second body is found floating in the River Thames, it becomes clear that Eleanor Merchant’s death was no accident and that something deeper and darker is afoot. And why is the Queen’s spymaster, Sir Francis Walsingham, taking a close personal interest in the case? ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Peter Wickham. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/isis/003576/bk_isis_003576_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
    • Shop: Audible
    • Price: 9.95 EUR excl. shipping
  • Thumbnail
    'Venus and Adonis' and 'The Rape of Lucrece' , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 198min
    These two great poems date from Shakespeare’s early years and are full of passion and invention. In Venus and Adonis, the goddess of love pleads with the beautiful boy to submit to her advances and become her love - but he only wants to hunt boar. In the more serious Rape of Lucrece, Shakespeare draws on the Roman tale of the Emperor Tarquin’s desire for Lucrece and its tragic consequencies. These poems give prominent parts to the two heroines, and Clare Corbett and Eve Best shine. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: David Burke, Eve Best, Clare Corbett, Benjamin Soames, Oliver Le Sueuer. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/naxo/000670/bk_naxo_000670_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
    • Shop: Audible
    • Price: 9.95 EUR excl. shipping
  • Thumbnail
    Katie Watson and the Painter's Plot: Katie Watson Mysteries in Time, Book 1 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 318min
    Sherlock meets Shakespeare in this time-travel mystery with a twist of magic. Visiting an old manor house is hardly Katie’s idea of an adventure. But then, Otterly Manor isn’t just any old house.... When an enchanted painting whisks Katie back in time to Shakespeare’s England, she lands in the middle of a perilous adventure beyond her wildest imagination. With the help of Princess Sophia, Katie begins to find her feet in the world of superstitious maids and looming lords...that is, until a mysterious murder sends Otterly Manor into mayhem. With danger and mystery lurking around every corner, can Katie solve the mystery of Otterly Manor and find a way home before it’s too late?  ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Mez Blume. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/147744/bk_acx0_147744_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
    • Shop: Audible
    • Price: 9.95 EUR excl. shipping

Similar searches: