Stories from Shakespeare

Naxos Audiobooks presents the history of the Plantagenets as seen through the eyes of Shakespeare. These easy-to-understand introductions feature key speeches and scenes from the plays themselves, and are very accessible for children approaching Shakespeare for the first time, as well as being an invaluable aid to the history of the Plantagenets, from Richard II to Richard III. This set covers: "Richard II", "Henry IV" parts 1 and 2, "Henry V", "Henry VI" parts 1, 2 and 3 and "Richard III". It is read by an outstanding cast of English classical actors, and introduced by Anton Lesser.

ISBN 9626349190   Volumes 3 ISBN13 9789626349199 (What's this?)   Weight (grammes) 200 Publisher Naxos AudioBooks   Published in Hong Kong Imprint Naxos AudioBooks   Height (mm) 145 Format Compact Disk & Audio CD   Width (mm) 124 Publication date 01 Dec 2008   Spine width (mm) 25 Playing time (mins) 240   Academic level Children (6-12) DEWEY 822.33   Interest age 4-12 DEWEY edition DC22   Alternative ISBN 9781615748211

Lesser leads an ensemble cast through eight Shakespeare plays, beginning with gloomy Richard II before moving on to Henry IV, Henry V, and Henry VI, concluding with the wicked but laughable Richard III. Elizabethan period music sets the dramatic scenes and provides a bridge between stories. In a mellow British accent and dignified pace, Lesser reads detailed prose versions of the plays. At strategic points, the ensemble actors create a sense of theater by declaiming the speeches word for word. Many of these interludes are famous monologues, but frequent dialogues add interest and variety. An accompanying booklet contains information about each play as well as a track-by-track guide (most helpful, as the back cover erroneously divides Henry V into three parts). This production, like four earlier Shakespeare recordings from Naxos, works both as a graceful pre-theater listening experience and a classroom resource. - Kristi Elle Jemtegaard, Booklist

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