Audiobooks by William Shakespeare

Shakespeare for Children: A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Taming of the Shrew

Jim Weiss, William Shakespeare (Author), Jim Weiss (Narrator)

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Shakespeare for Young Readers: Merchant of Venice - Cymbeline - King Lear

"Welcome to the world of Shakespeare, where magic, mystery, and drama unfold in every word! If you're a fan of the bard, or just looking for a way to introduce your young adult to the beauty of his language, then our abridged works are the perfect choice for you. Our set contains three of Shakespeare's most iconic plays: 'Merchant of Venice', 'Cymbeline', and 'King Lear'. Each of these plays has been carefully abridged to maintain the original language as much as possible, without the use of modern language. By listening to these plays in their original language, young adults will develop an appreciation for the beauty and power of Shakespeare's words. Our expertly narrated audio book is the perfect tool to help bring these plays to life and make them accessible to young audiences. With 'Merchant of Venice', young adults will explore themes of love, betrayal, and justice, as they follow the story of Shylock and Antonio. In 'Cymbeline', they'll be taken on a journey of love, deception, and loyalty as they follow the story of Imogen and Posthumus. And with 'King Lear', they'll witness the rise and fall of a powerful king, as he grapples with the consequences of his own actions. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or just a lover of Shakespeare, our works are an excellent addition to any collection."

William Shakespeare (Author), Karen Savage (Narrator)

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Shakespeare for Young Readers: Macbeth - All's Well That Ends Well - Taming of the Shrew

"Introducing a new way for young readers to experience the timeless tales of William Shakespeare - through digital audio! Our abridged versions of Macbeth, All's well that ends well, and Taming of the shrew retain the original language of the plays, allowing readers to fully immerse themselves in Shakespeare's world without being hindered by modern language. In Macbeth, listeners will be drawn into the dark and sinister world of ambition and betrayal. All's well that ends well offers a romantic and comedic tale of love and mistaken identities. And in Taming of the shrew, listeners will witness the battle of wits between the fiery Katherine and the cunning Petruchio. Our digital audio versions of these classic plays are perfect for young readers who want to experience Shakespeare's works in a way that is both accessible and authentic. So, whether you're a fan of the Bard or just starting to explore his works, our abridged versions of Macbeth, All's well that ends well, and Taming of the shrew are not to be missed!"

William Shakespeare (Author), Karen Savage (Narrator)

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A Rhyme A Dozen - Love

"‘A dime a dozen’ as known in America, is perhaps equal to the English ‘cheap as chips’ but whatever the lingua franca of your choice in this series we hereby submit ‘A Rhyme a Dozen’ as 12 poems on many given subjects that are a well-rounded gathering, maybe even an essential guide, from the knowing pens of classic poets and their beautifully spoken verse to the comfort of your ears.1 - A Rhyme a Dozen - 12 Poets, 12 Poems, 1 Topic. Love - An Introduction2 - Sonnet 116 by William Shakespeare3 - He Wishes For The Cloths of Heaven by William Butler Yeats4 - If Thou Must Love Me Let It Be For Nought by Elizabeth Barrett Browning5 - Bright Star by John Keats6 - Oh Lovers by Jalaluddin Rumi7 - Love's Philosophy by Percy Bysshe Shelley8 - Go Lovely Rose by Edmund Waller9 - A Red Red Rose by Robert Burns10 - She Walks In Beauty by Lord Byron11 - The Good Morrow by John Donne12 - The Passionate Shepherd To His Love by Christopher Marlowe13 - The Owl and the Pussycat by Edward Lear"

Robert Burns, William Shakespeare (Author), Alex Jennings, Ghizela Rowe (Narrator)

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Shakespeare's Tales: A Midsummer Night's Dream

"Four young lovers escape into the woods outside Athens, each hoping to find true love and happiness. Instead, they find fairy mischief and love potions! Everyone is confused about who likes who - and has the Queen of the Fairies fallen in love with a donkey? ABOUT THE SERIES: Shakespeare's Tales brings the Bard's timeless stories to life for a younger generation, with wit and panache. Samantha Newman's cleverly reworked text retains many of Shakespeare's own inimitable turns of phrase, while simplifying and clarifying the language and plots to make stories accessible to children. Perfect for children aged 7+."

Samantha Newman, William Shakespeare (Author), Kristin Atherton (Narrator)

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Shakespeare's Tales: Romeo and Juliet

"The greatest love story ever told. When Romeo and Juliet meet, they fall in love - but how can they ever be together when all their families know is hate for one another? ABOUT THE SERIES: Shakespeare's Tales brings the Bard's timeless stories to life for a younger generation, with wit and panache. Samantha Newman's cleverly reworked text retains many of Shakespeare's own inimitable turns of phrase, while simplifying and clarifying the language and plots to make stories accessible to children. Perfect for children aged 7+."

Samantha Newman, William Shakespeare (Author), Kristin Atherton (Narrator)

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Shakespeare's Tales: Much Ado About Nothing

"Their battles of wits are legendary, but Benedick has sworn off women and Beatrice has vowed that she will never marry a man. It's a good job that they don't like each other then... or might they be persuaded with a little help from their friends? ABOUT THE SERIES: Shakespeare's Tales brings the Bard's timeless stories to life for a younger generation, with wit and panache. Samantha Newman's cleverly reworked text retains many of Shakespeare's own inimitable turns of phrase, while simplifying and clarifying the language and plots to make stories accessible to children. Perfect for children aged 7+."

Samantha Newman, William Shakespeare (Author), Kristin Atherton (Narrator)

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Shakespeare's Tales: As You Like It

"When young Orlando searches the forest for his banished lady love, Rosalind, he doesn't realise that he's met her in disguise. Dressed up as a boy, Rosalind sees a chance to train Orlando to be the sort of partner she'd like - and she has some laughs along the way! ABOUT THE SERIES: Shakespeare's Tales brings the Bard's timeless stories to life for a younger generation, with wit and panache. Samantha Newman's cleverly reworked text retains many of Shakespeare's own inimitable turns of phrase, while simplifying and clarifying the language and plots to make stories accessible to children. Perfect for children aged 7+."

Samantha Newman, William Shakespeare (Author), Kristin Atherton (Narrator)

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Shakespeare's Tales Retold for Children: 16 Books

"This delightful audiobook brings together 16 of the Shakespeare's timeless tales for a younger generation, told with wit and panache. Samantha Newman's cleverly reworked prose retellings retain many of Shakespeare's own inimitable turns of phrase, while simplifying and clarifying the language and plots to make stories accessible to children. Young readers can follow Puck on his mischievous midsummer adventures, hear the prophecy of the witches in Macbeth and be swept away by the romance of Romeo and Juliet. Stories include: - A Midsummer Night's Dream - Romeo and Juliet - Comedy of Errors - Much Ado About Nothing - Othello - Macbeth - The Tempest And many more! Perfect for children aged 7+"

Samantha Newman, William Shakespeare (Author), Kristin Atherton, Mark Meadows (Narrator)

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Shakespeare's Tales: Love's Labour's Lost

"King Ferdinand's plan to ban ladies from his court to focus on his studies seems like a great one - until the Princess of France and her friends arrive and he falls in love! Can Ferdinand and his friends break their own law? ABOUT THE SERIES: Shakespeare's Tales brings the Bard's timeless stories to life for a younger generation, with wit and panache. Samantha Newman's cleverly reworked text retains many of Shakespeare's own inimitable turns of phrase, while simplifying and clarifying the language and plots to make stories accessible to children. Perfect for children aged 7+."

Samantha Newman, William Shakespeare (Author), Mark Meadows (Narrator)

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Shakespeare's Tales: Macbeth

"Macbeth is riding home from war when he is met by three witches. They tell him a prophecy, in which he will be king of Scotland. Macbeth decides to make it come true by killing the current king - but he soon comes to be haunted by his bloody choice. ABOUT THE SERIES: Shakespeare's Tales brings the Bard's timeless stories to life for a younger generation, with wit and panache. Samantha Newman's cleverly reworked text retains many of Shakespeare's own inimitable turns of phrase, while simplifying and clarifying the language and plots to make stories accessible to children. Perfect for children aged 7+."

Samantha Newman, William Shakespeare (Author), Mark Meadows (Narrator)

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Poems for Middle and High School Students

A. E. Housman, Alfred Tennyson, Claude McKay, D.H. Lawrence, Douglas Malloch, Edgar Allan Poe, Edna ST. Vincent Millay, Edward Dyer, Edwin Arlington Robinson, Elizabeth Barrette Browning, Emily Dickinson, Emily Jane Brontë, Emma Lazarus, Ernest Lawrence Thayer, George Orwell, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Jack London, John Keats, John McCrae, Joyce Kilmer, Julia Ward Howe, Kate Chopin, Lewis Carroll, Lord Byron, Louisa May Alcott, Mary Howitt, Oscar Wilde, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Percy Bysshe Shelley, Robert Louis Stevenson, Rudyard Kipling, Sara Teasdale, Stephen Crane, Thomas Hardy, Vincent Millay, Walt Whitman, William Blake, William Butler Yeats, William Shakespeare, William Wordsworth (Author), Connie Dangel, Martin Siemienski (Narrator)

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