William Shakespeare
1) Sonette
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Wer Shakespeare in heutiger Zeit neu kennen lernen möchte, sollte sich dieses Hörbuch zu Gemüte führen. Ein Mann der Bühne, Martin Flörchinger, hat die 154 Sonette neu übertragen, eine verständliche, bodenständige, kraftvolle Dichtung geschaffen. Der unmittelbare Zugang zum Werk des Klassikers führte den Schauspieler zwangsläufig zu den Sonetten, hinter denen die Persönlichkeit, der Künstler und Mensch Shakespeare, deutlicher hervortritt...
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The story of a medieval monarch, his troublesome heir, and his constant struggle against plotters, schemers, and rebels.
Set during the reign of Henry IV of England, this play portrays the rebellions faced by the medieval king, as well as his relationship with his son, heir to the throne. The young man indulges in a fun-loving, reckless lifestyle that he must find the strength to cast aside if he is to live up to his royal destiny. Featuring one of...
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These timeless plays by the great Bard of Elizabethan drama explore the hubris of four powerful men who ultimately bring about their own undoing.
Richard III: Through coldblooded guile, hunchbacked royal Richard III assumes the throne of England and will stop at nothing to maintain his rule. But he will pay a price for his machinations in this historical play set in the era of the Wars of the Roses.
Coriolanus: The common people of the Roman Republic...
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Love, enchantment, and misadventure abound in four timeless comedies by the great Bard of Elizabethan England.
The Taming of the Shrew: After a battle of wits, the suitor Petruchio marries the headstrong lady Katherina and brings her to his home in Verona, where he sets about "taming" his willful bride into an obedient wife.
The Merchant of Venice: In the most dramatic of Shakespeare's comedies, a wealthy Venetian merchant is unable to repay a loan...
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"Hamlet" ist das meistgespielte Stück Shakespeares und Hamlet ist Shakespeares berühmteste Figur. Als vor rund 250 Jahren die Shakespeare-Begeisterung in Deutschland um sich griff, gehörte auch ein sogenanntes ›Hamlet-Erlebnis‹, nämlich die Identifikation mit dem melancholischen Dänenprinzen, zu den Reaktionen auf Shakespeares Stücke. Die menschliche Psyche und ihre Widersprüchlichkeiten sowie die Reflexion über Ich, Fiktion und Welt stehen...
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A journey through the Bard's poetry with fun facts-and furry felines.
Join a band of curious cats for a journey through William Shakespeare's 154 sonnets. Whether it's friendship, beauty, love, or something saucier, the Bard of Avon has a sonnet for every occasion. Learn what the sonnets mean and read fun facts about the poet, witches, Elizabethan life, and the unfortunate hygiene habits of the sixteenth century.
Despite being written four hundred...
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Four plays by the revered Elizabethan dramatist tell of men driven to evil by ambition and jealousy-and of one who escapes the dangers of bad influence.
Othello: A powerful general in the Venetian army, Othello the Moor is despised by his scheming ensign, Iago, who devises a plan to destroy him. Newly married to Desdemona, Othello is led to believe she has been unfaithful-and his jealous rage leads to tragic consequences.
Macbeth: When three witches...
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"Othello" war schon bei seiner Uraufführung 1604 ein großer Erfolg und gehört bis heute zu den beliebtesten Stücken Shakespeares. Wie kein anderes ruft es beim Zuschauer spontane Reaktionen hervor. Jagos Auftritte sind in der Vergangenheit oft mit Zischen lauten Protesten und gar mit direkten, an Othello gerichteten Warnrufen begleitet worden. Immerhin ist das Publikum heute bereit, die schauspielerische Leistung des Jago-Darstellers am Schluss...
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At the outset of "King Richard the Second," England stands on the brink of civil war. The King - attempting to fund a war against the Irish rebels - seizes the estate of his cousin, Henry Bolingbroke, and banishes him from England for six years. Bolingbroke, in turn, accuses the king of mismanagement and assembles an army to confront Richard, depose him and place Bolingbroke himself on the throne.
A powerful and celebrated story of loyalty,...
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"King Henry the Fourth - Parts I and II" are two of most popular and celebrated of William Shakespeare's history plays and feature some of the finest characters in the canon, including the troubled monarch Henry IV, the choleric rebel Hotspur, Henry's profligate and wastrel son Hal and the larger-than-life braggart and drunkard Sir John Falstaff.
At the outset of the story, there is unrest in England. The previous king, Richard, is dead and...
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William Shakespeare's hilarious fairy tale (with actual fairies!) of love, magic potions and teenage rebellion, "A Midsummer Night's Dream" might be the most performed play in the history of the English-speaking theatre.
The play begins as Athenian Duke Theseus is preparing to wed Hippolyta, the Queen of the Amazons. As they ready for their nuptials, Theseus is asked to settle a dispute between a prominent local citizen Egeus and his headstrong...
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William Shakespeare's epic three-part chronicle of the events known as the Wars of the Roses, "Henry the Sixth Parts I-III" are among the finest of his history plays and features some of his most beloved characters, including "Mad" Queen Margaret and the scheming Duke of Gloucester, who will go on to become the infamous King Richard III in a later play.
Here, the story picks up after the death of King Henry V, who has left behind his infant...
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Featuring one of the greatest villains in the Shakespearean canon, "Richard the Third" is among the most popular of Shakespeare's history plays.
The story begins with England at peace after a long period of tumult and civil war. The War of the Roses has concluded with the York faction victorious and Edward IV on the throne. But all is not well at court.
Edward's younger brother Richard - brilliant, ruthless and bitter about his physical...
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En la rica Venecia, el general moro Otelo se enamora y se casa con una noble veneciana llamada Desdémona. El Dux les envía a Chipre para defender la ciudad frente al ataque turco. Ahí Otelo es manipulado y engañado por su alférez Yago para que crea que su esposa tiene una aventura con su lugarteniente, Casio. Los celos y la ira consumen a Otelo, lo que desemboca en una serie de trágicos acontecimientos que culminan con el asesinato de Desdémona...
15) La tempestad
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Próspero, duque legítimo de Milán, es traicionado por su hermano y se encuentra en una isla desierta tras naufragar su buque. La obra comienza con una fuerte tormenta, desatada por Ariel -por orden de Próspero-, cuando adivina que su hermano Antonio viaja en un buque cerca de la isla en la que se encuentra. En ella, Próspero cuenta con la compañía de su hija Miranda, descansa con sus numerosos libros y se dedica al estudio y el conocimiento...
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In this hilarious and controversial play, William Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew" introduces the audience to the fiery Katherine - daughter of the rich merchant Baptista - whose temper and independent spirit has driven away every suitor who has dared to ask for her hand.
Enter Petruchio, who has eyes for both Katherine and her considerable dowry. Can Petruchio marry and "tame" this wild and irascible hellcat? (Should such women be "tamed"...
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The most admired and celebrated romantic tragedy in history, William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" is perhaps his best-known and oft-quoted play.
Chronicling the tragic tale of young love gone wrong, we are introduced to two warring families: the Montagues and the Capulets. When young Romeo of the Montague clan falls in love with Juliet from the house of Capulet, it sets the stage for a star-crossed and ultimately disastrous end as the two...
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One of William Shakespeare's most disturbing and brilliant works, "Titus Andronicus" is a powerful examination of retribution, honor, and revenge.
Roman General Titus Andronicus, after a ten-year campaign waging war against the Goths, returns home with five prisoners: Queen Tamora, her three sons and the pitiless and wrathful Aaron the Moor. In the Roman tradition, Titus sacrifices one of Tamora's sons to make up for the loss of his own children...
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One of William Shakespeare's later plays, "The Tempest" is among his most treasured and admired works.
Prospero, the Duke of Milan and a student of the magical arts, is overthrown by his brother Antonio and exiled to a deserted island with his daughter Miranda. Years later, Antonio and his retinue are aboard a ship that is passing by the island and Prospero, who has now grown into a powerful wizard, whips up a terrible storm and strands his...
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Tackling Othello? Easily understand every line and quickly master Shakespeare's tale of love and revenge.
Does Shakespeare's 400-year-old language often leave you confused? Do you wish there was an easier way to get to the heart of the story without tedious cross-referencing? Award-winning Shakespearean author James Anthony unlocks each line of Othello via a modern, versified retelling alongside the brilliant original, empowering you to excel at...