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"Hey nonny, nonny," the Bard's "greatest hits" are all here! Performed with a lively full musical cast interspersed with engaging and informative introductory narrative, this imaginative recording uses song and sonnet from Shakespeare's comedies and tragedies to highlight his works, in his own words. Whether listeners are long-time Shakespearean aficionados or new students of the Englishman's genius, this educational and entertaining new recording...
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The Bard, William Shakespeare, is the supreme talent of playwriting and perhaps also of those 14 lines of verse we call the Sonnet.
The Elizabethan Sonnet Cycle was a popular form for poets in the 16th Century with masterful works by many including Sir Phillip Sidney Edmund Spenser and Michael Drayton. Many others wrote sonnets interspersed amongst their other works such as John Donne and even Queen Elizabeth herself.
But ranking above all
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Love and Longing- As You Like it is One of William Shakespeare's best-known plays. Mistaken identities and gender disguise abound. Rosalind must flee from court when she angers her uncle, who has usurped her father's throne. She disguises herself as a man and travels to the Forest of Arden where complicated love triangles arise and must be, dealt with. All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their...
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When the young Prince Pericles puzzles out a terrible secret about the king of Antioch, he flees the city to avoid the ruler's wrath and sets sail on his ship. His adventures bring him to Pentapolis, where his strength and courage win him a princess's hand in marriage. But as Pericles embarks on the voyage home with his wife, his greatest tragedies and triumphs still lay ahead.
Known as "The Bard of Avon," William Shakespeare is arguably the greatest...
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These timeless plays by the great Bard of Elizabethan drama explore the hubris of four powerful men who ultimately bring about their own undoing.
Richard III: Through coldblooded guile, hunchbacked royal Richard III assumes the throne of England and will stop at nothing to maintain his rule. But he will pay a price for his machinations in this historical play set in the era of the Wars of the Roses.
Coriolanus: The common people of the Roman Republic...
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"A master at engaging students in the process of performing a Shakespeare
scene."-Janet Field-Pickering, head of education, Folger Shakespeare Library
The Merchant of Venice: The 30-Minute Shakespeare features eight scenes from this gripping classic: Shylock loans Antonio money, with the forfeit being a pound of Antonio's flesh. Comedic mayhem ensues as two foreign princes attempt to win Portia's hand. The climax is the courtroom scene where Portia,...
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A comprehensive study guide offering in-depth explanation, essay, and test prep for William Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra, one of Shakespeare's most moving and richest works.
As a tragedy of Roman and Egyptian history, Shakespeare reaches the pinnacle point of his poetic evolution as he transitions in works. Moreover, by the use of rhythm, images, figures, and verse, he makes every experience personally felt by the reader. This Bright Notes...
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True love takes the stage at the marriage of Theseus, Duke of Athens, and Hipployta, as the fairies of the forest interfere with the lives of mortals attending the wedding feast. Although betrothed to Demetrius, Hermia is in love with Lysander and must choose between bowing to her father's wishes or a life of chastity. But Helena is in love with Demetrius, who only has eyes for Hermia. At the same time, Oberon, king of the fairies, seeks to punish...
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In this narrative poem, a young woman is seen crying by a river bed, tossing letters and gifts into the waters. When asked about her sorry state, the woman tells of how she was seduced into falling in love with a young man who ultimately abandoned her.
Known as "The Bard of Avon," William Shakespeare is arguably the greatest English-language writer known. Enormously popular during his life, Shakespeare's works continue to resonate more than three...
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Drawing on his eighteen years of experience as a teaching artist for Folger Shakespeare Library, Nick Newlin offers eighteen scenes to get young actors on their feet performing Shakespeare with confidence, understanding, and fun! Each scene averages five minutes in length, containing two to six characters, and features a monologue that young performers can use in performance, audition, or competition. Every scene has been "road tested" by one of Newlin's...
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The phoenix and the turtledove are both symbols of love, devotion, and perfection. In this allegorical poem, Shakespeare depicts the funeral arrangements for the Phoenix and the Turtledove, representing love, unity, and marriage in the tragedy of their deaths.
Known as "The Bard of Avon," William Shakespeare is arguably the greatest English-language writer known. Enormously popular during his life, Shakespeare's works continue to resonate more than...
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Sir John Falstaff has very little money upon his arrival in Windsor, and sets out to court two wealthy wives in the hopes of fattening his coin purse. The two clever wives-Mistress Page and Mistress Ford-discover Falstaff's plot, but instead of rejecting him, set out to have some fun at his expense.
Known as "The Bard of Avon," William Shakespeare is arguably the greatest English-language writer known. Enormously popular during his life, Shakespeare's...
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Like almost every good Shakespearean tragedy, King Lear packs a lot into the story: love, revenge, murder and, of course, scandal! What's not to love! If only it wasn't so... Shakespeare sounding!
It's not that Shakespeare is a bad writer-he's obviously one of the greatest, the problem is his plays were written hundreds of years ago and if you don't understand the context, the plays can be really confusing.
If you are struggling to get through King...
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‘Romeo and Juliet’ is one of the greatest plays ever written- but let's face it...if you don't understand it, then you are not alone.
If you have struggled in the past reading Shakespeare, then we can help you out. Our books and apps have been used and trusted by millions of students worldwide. Plain and Simple English books, let you see both the original and the modern text (modern text is underneath in italics) -so you can enjoy Shakespeare,...
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Othello: The 30-Minute Shakespeare is a gripping seven-scene interpretation of this Shakespearean masterpiece.
There is a dramatic build as each successive event draws Othello closer to jealous rage. Iago convinces Othello that Desdemona has been unfaithful to him with Cassio. He plants Desdemona's handkerchief in Cassio's chamber, orchestrating Othello's undoing.
The plot concludes with Othello outrageously smothering Desdemona, discovering the truth...
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Hamlet is arguably one of the greatest plays ever written, it has been staged countless times, adapted into movies, and inspired thousands of artist-but let's face it... if you don't understand it, then you are not alone.
If you have struggled in the past reading Shakespeare, then we can help you out. Our books and apps have been used and trusted by millions of students worldwide.
Plain and Simple English books, let you see both the original and...
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The loyalties of Antony and Cleopatra are tested with tragic outcomes as the soldier of Rome and the queen of Egypt struggle against the power and authority of the emerging Roman Empire. During a mission to Egypt, Antony falls immediately and irrevocably in love with its queen, the beautiful Cleopatra. As Cleopatra returns his favour, their fates and that of Egypt are sealed forever.
Known as "The Bard of Avon," William Shakespeare is arguably the...
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The story of a medieval monarch, his troublesome heir, and his constant struggle against plotters, schemers, and rebels.
Set during the reign of Henry IV of England, this play portrays the rebellions faced by the medieval king, as well as his relationship with his son, heir to the throne. The young man indulges in a fun-loving, reckless lifestyle that he must find the strength to cast aside if he is to live up to his royal destiny. Featuring one of...
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When Romeo, heartbroken and love-sick over Rosalind, meets Juliet, he falls in love almost instantly. Masked and unaware of her family origins, Romeo doesn't realize that Juliet is a Capulet-sworn enemies of his family, the Montagues. The lovers decide to escape their families' legacies and marry. Yet, it is not to be so-Juliet and her Romeo meet a tragic end, which finally unites their families and ends years of strife. Perhaps the most famous love...