Tales from Shakespeare (Unabridged)

Charles Lamb

Aug 2024 · Everest Media LLC · AI-narrated by Marcus (from Google)

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9 hr 8 min

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Tales from Shakespeare is your passport to the enchanting world of the Bard, without the Elizabethan English. Charles Lamb, with his masterful storytelling, transforms complex Shakespearean plays into captivating narratives, perfect for both seasoned theater-goers and newcomers to the Bard's work. Immerse yourself in the tragic love of Romeo and Juliet, the mischievous antics of Falstaff, and the haunting ambition of Macbeth, all retold in a way that's both faithful to the original and accessible to everyone. Prepare to be captivated by these timeless tales, brought to life through the power of the spoken word.

About the author

Charles Lamb (1774-1834) was a nineteenth-century English poet and essayist. His first poems appeared in Samuel Taylor Coleridge's collection Poems on Various Subjects, and his early epigrams, plays, and essays were printed in such publications as the Albion, the Morning Chronicle, and the Morning Post. Lamb also collaborated with his sister, Mary, on many works, including Tales from Shakespeare, as well as with Charles Lloyd on Blank Verse. Chris MacDonnell is an Earphones Award-winning narrator and a classically trained actor and voice artist whose theater credits include London's West End and the Royal National Theatre, British TV shows, BBC Radio drama, commercials, and films. He is also a published poet and has written comedy and drama for television shows.

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