Measure for Measure (Arkangel Shakespeare) [Audiobook, CD, Unabridged] [Audio CD]

William Shakespeare (Author), Arkangel Cast (Narrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 26, 2006

Puritanical Angelo finds his values changing as his lust for the virtuous Isabella sinks him into the corruption he condemns in others. This thought-provoking black comedy is a brilliant exploration of justice and mercy. Performed by Roger Allam, Simon Russell Beale, Stella Gonet, and the Arkangel cast.

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: BBC Audiobooks America; Unabridged edition (January 26, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932219218
• ISBN-13: 978-1932219210
• Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #903,233 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #48 in Books > Books on CD > Authors, A-Z > ( S ) > Shakespeare, William

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good, but where's Caedmon's classic recording?, November 24, 2008

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Enderby scout (Stanford, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Measure for Measure (Arkangel Shakespeare) (Audio CD)

As with most of the Arkangel Shakespeare, this is a very decently done performance, with some great acting. (The music, which is modern and a little sentimental, seems to me a mistake.) But as with all the Shakespeare, I'm a big believer in the Caedmon recordings from several decades ago, which feature simply amazing actors of the last generation: Sir Ralph Richardson, Sir John Gielgud, Hugh Griffith, Jeremy Brett, Vanessa Redgrave...the list goes on. The Arkangel recordings have a lot to offer, but we ought to have the option of listening to the classic recordings of these plays. Protest to Caedmon Music/Harper Collins today!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A controversial play, March 21, 2007

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Robert Leutwiler "drummer poet" (Yabucoa, Puerto Rico) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Measure for Measure (Arkangel Shakespeare) (Audio CD)

This play is controversial because of the bizarre behaviour of the Duke and other characters but this production is sublime! By all means get a hold of it and be surprised how funny it is. Enough said except that if I could do it over again, I would buy the complete series of S's plays.

4.0 out of 5 stars A few things you should know about Arkangel's 'Measure for Measure', January 21, 2010

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Edward Waverley - See all my reviews

This review is from: Measure for Measure (Arkangel Shakespeare) (Audio CD)

'Measure For Measure' is one of Shakespeare's most thought-provoking plays, and here we are given a solid, well-executed performance. The actors all have presence, except for Roger Allam, who handles the Duke in a morbid, 'serious' way (when the role demands a more potent and aristocratic demeanor), although Allam does attain a certain gravitas towards the end. 'Measure For Measure' is full of resonant insights into justice, sex and power, all of them rendered highly accessible by this Arkangel production. In short, a recommended recording.