How did Shakespeare sound to the audiences of his day? For the first time this d
isc offers listeners the chance to hear England's greatest playwright performed
by a company of actors using the pronunciation of his time. Under the guidance o
f Ben Crystal, actor, author of Shakespeare on Toast and an expert in original S
hakespearian pronunciation, the company performs some of Shakespeare's best-know
n poems, solo speeches and scenes from the plays. Hear new meanings uncovered, n
ew jokes revealed, poetic effects enhanced.
The CD is accompanied by an intro
ductory essay by Professor David Crystal. An essential purchase for every studen
t and lover of Shakespeare.
