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Hamlet

By: William Shakespeare
Narrated by: Anton Lesser, full cast
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About this listen

Hamlet, which dates from 1600-1601, is the first in Shakespeare's great series of four tragedies. In writing this extraordinary play, Shakespeare effectively re-invented tragedy after an interval of roughly 2,000 years - you would have to go back to the Greek dramatists of fifth century Athens to find anything of comparable depth and maturity.

This production features the voice of Anton Lesser as Hamlet along with a full cast.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio.

©1997 NAXOS AudioBooks Ltd (P)1997 NAXOS AudioBooks Ltd Ancient, Classical & Medieval Literature Drama Drama & Plays Shakespeare Classics

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This is a beautiful and compelling rendition of a deep and moving play. At last a performance that vividly conveys the emotion of this drama. I like to think that Shakespeare himself would approve.

Timeless magic

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Hamlet is a play that I always enjoy, all of the play is challenging as Shakespeare reveals the human condition so eloquently, he often leaves you pondering on a seen and then missing part of the next seen. well that is what I have found anyway.

Are Hamlet

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I can thoroughly recommend this performance . Anton Lesser is superb as Hamlet and the rest of the cast bring it all to life

I can thoroughly recommend this performance

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

yes i would recommend it to a friend it is good for anyone that likes the classics

What other book might you compare Hamlet to, and why?

you can compare hamlet to most tragedy books

What does Anton Lesser and full cast bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

you wouldn't the tones of different character

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

no as it is a heavy book because of the nature

a great classic

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