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Legendary Scenes from Shakespeare
- Narrated by: Laurence Olivier, John Gielgud, Richard Burton
- Length: 47 mins
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Publisher's Summary
The finest Shakespearean actors including Laurence Olivier, John Gielgud, and Richard Burton perform legendary scenes from favorite plays. This recording includes classic scenes from plays including King Lear, Romeo and Juliet, Richard II and A Midsummer Night's Dream.
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- Ann
- 01-02-14
Too choppy
Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?
Yes and No. Magnificent performances by some of the greatest Shakespearean actors, but there is no identification. The scenes blend into one another without a pause and the listener is left to recognize the actor's voice (or not) and even identify the play (or not). Entertaining for those familiar with the plays.
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