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Hamlet: The Arkangel Shakespeare

By: William Shakespeare
Narrated by: Simon Russell Beale,Imogen Stubbs,Jane Lapotaire,Bob Peck,Norman Rodway
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Summary

Shakespeare's most famous play is one of the greatest stories in the literature of the world.

Distressed by his father's death and his mother's over-hasty remarriage, Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, is faced by a specter from beyond the grave bearing a grim message of murder and revenge. The young prince is driven to the edge of madness by his struggle to understand the situation he finds himself in and to do his duty. Many others, including Hamlet's beloved, the innocent Ophelia, are swept up in his tragedy.

Hamlet is played by Simon Russell Beale. Imogen Stubbs plays Ophelia, Jane Lapotaire is Gertrude, and Bob Peck is Claudius. Polonius is played by Norman Rodway.

Public Domain (P)2014 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

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All round excellent performances. Vocally clear and precise, a joy to listen to. SRB and Bob Peck well matched.

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Great production - recommended to any students studying the play - as well as people who just love it.

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This is my favourite version of Hamlet. The performances and production were flawless in every respect.

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thought provoking text

I'm more familiar with the Arden & Cambridge versions of the play...this version includes some new text which I think is absent elsewhere. very clear verse from all players.

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