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Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits (Vol. 1) (Temporarily Out of Stock - more coming soon) by Bruce Coville PLEASE NOTE: This title is currently on backorder. Expect a 2-3 week delay in shipping. We apologize for the inconvenience.
This highly successful series of Shakespeare adaptations comes to audio in a remarkable production that combines clear, accessible storytelling with the Bard's gorgeous language. A huge cast of skilled readers brings the beauty, humor, and drama of these ageless classics to life in a recording that can be shared by the whole family. The perfect way to introduce youngsters—and adults—to the wonder of Shakespeare! |
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| Library Edition |
03004CDB |
978-1-933322-14-8 |
1-933322-14-4 |
Two CDs |
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03004PLA |
978-1-932076-33-2 |
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| Approximate Running Time: 2 hours |
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Listen to samples from this audiobook: | Sample 1 | A Midsummer Night’s Dream, opening (0:59, about 924 KB) | | Sample 2 | Macbeth visits the witches on the heath (0:57, about 901 KB) | | Sample 3 | Romeo and Juliet at the balcony (1:52, about 1.7 MB) | | Sample 4 | Twelfth Night: Duke Orsino pines for love (0:48, about 764 KB) | | Sample 5 | Feste’s song, first stanza (0:28, about 450 KB) |
Reviews:| "...this collection provides a nice introduction for children who might encounter one of these plays in a live production or in the classroom." | | — AudioFile | | | | "he large and versatile cast gives energetic renderings of the text, while Cynthia Bishop and Coville skillfully narrate the stories... School and public libraries will reap satisfying rewards with this appealing recording." | | — School Library Journal | | | | "...the spirit and essentials of the story and characters are well conveyed, and this production would be an excellent introduction to the plays for students or adults who are not familiar with them... Highly recommended for school and public libraries." | — KLIATT May 2004  Starred Review Read entire review… | | |
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