Shakespeares English

Welcome to a vibrant and engaging edition of William Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing," a timeless comedy that continues to delight and provoke thought among audiences worldwide. This edition invites you into the bustling world of Messina, where wit battles wit, and love intertwines with deception, offering a rich exploration of romance and misunderstanding. Experience the sparkling duel of words between Beatrice and Benedick, and the tumultuous path of Claudio and Hero's love, as they navigate the trials of miscommunication, pride, and societal pressures.

Drawing on her knowledge as director, actor, and teacher, Packer traces the chronological evolution of Shakespeare's female characters and examines Shakespeare's own journey and growth as a writer from feckless misogynist in his youth to committed lover in his middle years to unrepentant feminist in his final years.

Eight of Shakespeare's most celebrated plays have been specifically adapted to introduce young listeners to his works. Based on the work of E. Nesbit, these classic retellings capture the drama and flavor of each original play, while simplifying plot and detail.

Unique insights into Shakespeare, from one of the world’s most revered theatre directors. Who was the man who wrote Shakespeare’s plays? Why does Shakespeare never go out of date? How should actors approach Shakespeare’s verse? In this short but immensely wise book, visionary theatre director Peter Brook debates the questions that are central to our understanding of Shakespeare, and revisits the plays he has directed with notable brilliance, including King Lear, Titus Andronicus, and, of course, A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

A solo recording of Macbeth in an American dialect.

Tal Neilson is slowly losing his mind. He’s convinced his dead father Geri has been murdered, but no one believes him. Geri’s voice in his head is screaming for revenge. Is the voice real or a product of Tal’s addiction? Can Tal ignore his widowed mother’s attraction to Geri’s business partner?

How much do you know about the key role women played in shaping the theatre we all know and love today? Perhaps you know little about the women who made theatre what it is today, and you are searching for a book that will help you improve your knowledge of musicals and their history. Or maybe you already have a strong understanding of the history of Broadway musicals, and you are searching for a book that covers the biographies of women in theatre in great detail. The truth is women’s role in the rise of theatre is greatly underappreciated. That is, until now. Introducing The Wonderful ...

Shakespeare’s history plays fall into two categories: political dramas and propagandistic pageants. The second category is comprised of the two plays in this presentation, Henry V and Henry VIII.

Shakespeare for Kids adapts and abridges Shakespeare's classic plays presenting them in shorter versions in plain English, in this case our abridged adaptation of The Merchant of Venice runs just under 20 minutes. Short enough to retain the interest of a younger audience. The Merchant Of Venice is considered a romantic comedy, though has its share of dramatic scenes. A young nobleman wishes to borrow money to spend on a wealthy heiress, but falls foul of an unethical moneylender.

They are icons of the literary world whose soaring works have been discussed and analyzed in countless classrooms, homes, and pubs. Yet for most listeners, the living, breathing human beings behind the classics have remained unknown - until now. In this utterly captivating audiobook, Dr. Elliot Engel, a leading authority on the lives of great authors, illuminates the fascinating and flawed members of literature's elite. In lieu of stuffy biographical sketches, Engel provides fascinating anecdotes.

A Catskills resort's production of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet takes a wickedly ironic turn when the leading lady, Lauren Richmond, is first poisoned and then stabbed. Who would extinguish the life of such a beautiful young thespian? It seems like just about everyone had a motive to pull the ropes on her final curtain call. At the center of this Shakespearean tragedy is Charlotte Fairfax, formerly the costume mistress of the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Wedding officiant Daniel Maryland is on his way to a gig in Malibu when a woman pops up in the back seat and informs him that she needs a bathroom break. Once his heart rate returns to normal, he learns that his stowaway is Gina Candiotti, a 19-year-old Oregonian who's off on what she calls a "stupid adventure." Pressed for time, Danny takes Gina to the wedding as his "second cousin" and finds that she is a fun and charming guest. And Gina finds herself at a wedding that she could never have imagined.

Clever Doctor Lily Fairfax is the youngest don at Cambridge... beautiful, too. But does she understand the meaning of love? Leaving her sheltered academic life for a long summer in Tuscany, she finds passion... but is this love or lust? Can it endure? Can she give up everything she has worked for and achieved for a new and different life? Intelligent enough to analyse her own psyche, she still struggles to find the reality that her inner soul is searching for... the complete happiness that only true love can give? '‘Do you think we will be able to think of something to do?’ Charlie ...

Seventeen of the bard’s most notable plays, from A Midsummer’s Night Dream to Romeo and Juliet, abridged and novelised for young listeners. This collection also includes the biography The Life and Times of William Shakespeare. Hours of audio fun to keep children entertained while on the move! Introduce your children to the world of Shakespearean with these abridged stories, written especially for children. Filled with sound effects and fun, your children will come away with a newfound love for these classic stories!

Set in a distant binary star system, warring families struggle for supremacy. Against a backdrop of cataclysmic conditions, an alien race and a society forced to come to terms with the cyclical changes of their colony world, politics and intrigue thrive. Caselberg gives us a new interpretation of a classic tale. "Really liked this book, overall. Couldn't put it down. there's some brilliant writing in there, and the characters are really well done. Even the anatagonist characters' actions are understandable and rational, and for a long time, the story keeps you guessing on who is pulling the...

So foul and fair a day I have not seen… Shakespeare’s classic play reworked into a tale of horror, suspense and cunning bewitchment. A second novel set in the same universe as the author's previous release, ‘House of Elsinore.’ In an unnamed realm, noble houses rule the surrounding lands from their seats of power. In the northernmost regions, King Duncan is threatened by traitors, but is thankful he has loyal dread lords to help secure his claim. Macbeth, Macduff, Banquo… true men all and servants of the crown, they ensure a great victory on the battlefield. But as the fumes of ...

A solo recording of Julius Caesar in an American dialect.

In "Romeo and Juliet Reimagined," the timeless tale of Shakespeare’s most famous lovers is transported into a contemporary setting, blending classic themes with modern sensibilities. Set against the backdrop of a high school in Verona, this novel reimagines the star-crossed lovers as Juliet Capulet, a new freshman grappling with the pressures of family expectations, and Romeo Montague, a senior burdened by the legacy of a longstanding family feud. As Juliet navigates the complexities of her freshman year, she encounters Romeo, a young man who challenges the boundaries set by their feuding...

A solo recording of A Midsummer Night's Dream in an American dialect.

The Bard was so incredibly prolific that even most Shakespeare scholars would welcome the occasional refresher course, and most of the rest of us haven't even got a clue as to what a petard actually is. Fear not, the best-selling authors of Homework for Grown-Ups are here to help.