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  Shakespeare's Original Pronunciation: Speeches and Scenes Performed as Shakespeare Would Have Heard Them (CD-Audio) Read by Ben Crystal, Read by et al.

  

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  Short Description for Shakespeare's Original PronunciationHow 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.
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  • Publisher: The British Library Publishing Division
  • Published: 15 April 2012
  • Format: CD-Audio
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  • Categories: Literary Studies: General | Shakespeare Studies & Criticism
  • ISBN 13: 9780712351195 ISBN 10: 0712351191
  • Sales rank: 97,603

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Full description for Shakespeare's Original Pronunciation

• 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.