The Taming of the Shrew (Arkangel Complete Shakespeare) [Audiobook, CD, Unabridged] [Audio CD]

William Shakespeare (Author)

Book Description

Series: Arkangel Complete Shakespeare | Publication Date: July 6, 2005

Padua has many suitors for the hand of fair Bianca, but Bianca may not be married until her spinster sister Kate is wed. Is any man up to the challenge? The witty adventurer Petruchio undertakes the task. His tough-love transformation of the shrewish Kate from fishwife into loving wife is the heart of this classic comedic romp, which contains some of Shakespeare's wittiest verbal battles. This wonderful production is performed by Frances Barber, Roger Allam, and the Arkangel cast.

Editorial Reviews

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The success of a production of "Shrew" depends on the actors playing the shrew, Kate, and the "shrew tamer," Petruchio. Happily, Frances Barber's Kate is terrifyingly shrill early in the play; she transforms her voice to that of a rich and gentle maiden by the comedy's end. Likewise, Roger Allam's voice communicates Petruchio's pride and matching emotional transformations throughout the play. The madcap interactions and resulting humor among all the character flow, as well. Though there are more than a dozen characters, each voice is distinct and clear. The one drawback in the production is its richness; at times, there are such rich accents and so much background noise that it's hard to tell what is being said. G.T.B. © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: AudioGO; Unabridged edition (July 6, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932219315
• ISBN-13: 978-1932219319
• Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 5.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #147,289 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #5 in Books > Books on CD > Authors, A-Z > ( S ) > Shakespeare, William
  • #11 in Books > Books on CD > Literature & Fiction > Drama
  • #13 in Books > Books on CD > Poetry & Drama

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4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful for studying, March 7, 2008

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This review is from: The Taming of the Shrew (Arkangel Complete Shakespeare) (Audio CD)

I am a college student and this really helped me study for my class. It goes by the book, doesn't skip anything major, and really helps you sort out/define characters.