Shakespeare's Original Pronunciation

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Product Information

ISBN9780712351195
PublisherBritish Library Publishing
FormatCD / DVD / Audio
Weight (kg)0.112
Publishing Date05/03/2012
Price (excl. tax)€11.23
Tax€0.67
Price (incl. tax)€11.90
Availability4 units in external warehouse

Product 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.