Shakespeare's original pronunciation : [speeches and scenes performed as Shakespeare would have heard them].
How did Shakespeare sound to the audiences of his day? 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 and expert in original Shakespearian pronunciation...
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| Format: | CD Audio Book |
| Language: | English |
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London :
British Library Board,
[2012]
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| Summary: | How did Shakespeare sound to the audiences of his day? 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 and expert in original Shakespearian pronunciation in performance, the company performs some of Shakespeare's best-known sonnets, and solo speeches and scenes from 18 of his plays. |
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| Item Description: | Subtitle from container. Compact disc. Includes an introductory essay by David Crystal. |
| Physical Description: | 1 audio disc (75 min.) : digital, CD audio, stereo. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (12 cm.) |
| Playing Time: | 01:15:00 |
| ISBN: | 9780712351195 0712351191 |