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Shakespeare - The Biography: Vol II

The Upstart Crow

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VOL. 2: THE UPSTART CROW.
Ambitious Actor and Poet.
(c. 1590 - Midsummer Night's Dream)
Peter Ackroyd's insightful new biography positions Shakespeare in the close context of his world. In this way, Ackroyd not only richly conjures up the texture of Shakespeare's life, but also imparts an amazing amount of vivid, interesting material about place, period and background. Walk with Ackroyd through sixteenth century London and Stratford as he uncovers the intimate circumstances of Shakespeare's life. Discover the theatrical world in which Shakespeare had his being - not just Shakespeare the actor but the other actors, playwrights, and managers that surrounded him. And journey to Stratford to meet Shakespeare the family man, whose private life had such an impact on his work that the strongest bond in his plays is always between father and daughter.

©2005 Peter Ackroyd; (P)2005 Random House Audiobooks Drama & Plays Education Entertainment & Celebrities Higher & Continuing Education Literary History & Criticism Shakespeare
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Luckily audible has a speed control. Simon Callow needs to learn how to take the time to taste his words. If you listen at .85, you’ll enjoy it so much more.

Slow down dude

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I think it's very cheeky the way they have divided what is one book into four parts that you need to buy separately, although I was getting through my credits slowly so it's not that much of an issue. But that aside, Ackroyd's writing and research together with Callie's performance make this very entertaining and informative.

Expensive but worth it

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