King Richard The Third [Abridged, Audiobook] [Audio Cassette]

William Shakespeare (Author), Robert Stephens (Reader), Null) Cast (Reader)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 20, 1996

Now is the winter of our discontent... - Richard, Duke of Gloucester

A Shakespeare Society Production.

The complete play in five acts.

 

 

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About the Author

William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, in 1564. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language. We’re pretty sure he would think this version of his play is awesome.

From AudioFile

Listeners are treated to excellent recording quality and an all-star cast. Most notably, Dame Peggy Ashcroft plays a masterful Margaret. Ian Holm's Henry, Earl of Richmond, and Glenda Jackson's Lady Anne bring an extra spark to a cast already on fire. Especially wonderful to hear is Michael York in the multiple roles of Marquis of Dorset, Thomas Vaughan and Sir James Tyrrel. R.A.P. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Caedmon (August 20, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0694517046
• ISBN-13: 978-0694517046
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #943,219 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #7 in Books > Books on Cassette > Authors, A-Z > ( S ) > Shakespeare, William
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A bit over the top, but well done!, September 17, 2000

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This review is from: King Richard The Third (Audio Cassette)

Stephens is a bit much as Richard (does he have to yell so often?) but the supporting cast, with Michael York in a multitude of roles, Dame Peggy Ashcroft as Margaret, Glenda Jackson as Lady Anne and Jeremy Brett as the Earl of Clarence (for once, the part is done right--Brett comes off as believable, not as a whiny brat as in many portrayals) is fantastic. Unabridged, as another reviewer noted, and digitally remastered, this recording is the best I've come across so far. Highly recommended!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Robert Stephens chews scenery magnificently, January 17, 1999

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This review is from: King Richard The Third (Audio Cassette)

This is a terrific version of Shakespeare's play, starring Robert Stephens as the wicked King Richard in a deliciously "over the top" performance. Audio book lovers should take heed: this is the *unabridged* play, on three cassettes and clocking in at approximately four hours! And indeed some of the more formal lamentation scenes do tend to grow tiresome (but that is a feature of the play and not the performers' fault); however, the vitality of the Richard scenes amply outweighs this. The supporting cast, including Glenda Jackson, Dame Peggy Ashcroft, and Cyril Cusack, is uniformly excellent, but top honors must go to Stephens. The recorded sound (digitally remastered from a 1967 recording) is very good. Highly recommended.