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Title: Shakespeare's Original Pronunciation
Condition: New
Subtitle: Speeches and Scenes Performed as Shakespeare Would Have Heard Them
EAN: 9780712351195
ISBN: 9780712351195
Publisher: The British Library Publishing Division
Format: CD
Release Date: 05/03/2012
Description: How did Shakespeare sound to the audiences of his day? For the first time this disc offers listeners the chance to hear England's greatest playwright performed by a company of actors using the pronunciation of his time. Under the guidance of Ben Crystal, actor, author of Shakespeare on Toast and an expert in original Shakespearian pronunciation, the company performs some of Shakespeare's best-known poems, solo speeches and scenes from the plays. Hear new meanings uncovered, new jokes revealed, poetic effects enhanced. The CD is accompanied by an introductory essay by Professor David Crystal. An essential purchase for every student and lover of Shakespeare.
Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: GB
Item Height: 125mm
Item Length: 142mm
Item Width: 11mm
Contributor: Ben Crystal (Read by), et al. (Read by)
Genre: Literary Criticism
Author: Ben Crystal
Release Year: 2012

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