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Richard III

Part of the Sourcebooks Shakespeare series
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"This excellent series with its supporting CDs is a vibrant addition to the study of Shakespeare on stage" - Dominic Dromgoole, Artistic Director Shakespeare's Globe.

The "Sourcebooks Shakespeare" brings Shakespeare's plays to life in a revolutionary new book and CD format.

For the first time, text, audio and illustration come together to create a remarkable new way of experiencing Shakespeare's timeless works.

This edition of "Richard III" contains: Audio: Excerpts of important scenes and passages from multiple productions, allowing the reader to compare and contrast different interpretations of the play; Narration by Sir Derek Jacobi; Text: Full text of the play; A complete glossary; Production notes; Line-referenced audio indexing for each passage featured on the CD; Illustration: Photographs of great performances throughout history; Costume designs; Set renderings.

Also included are interviews and essays from notable Shakespeare scholars and performers.

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Product Details
Methuen Drama
0713684089 / 9780713684087
Mixed media product
822.33
01/09/2007
United Kingdom
English
xvi, 408 p. : ill.
21 cm
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Newly edited text and notes (glossary, production notes, interpretations) by leading scholar Illustrated throughout with photographs of costume designs, set renderings and productions CD contains audio scenes from landmark productions "What truly distinguishes these titles from other books, however, is the emphasis on the plays in performance The really exciting feature of these editions is the audio CD that features recordings of famous actors" - School Library Journal, Starred Review
Newly edited text and notes (glossary, production notes, interpretations) by leading scholar Illustrated throughout with photographs of costume designs, set renderings and productions CD contains audio scenes from landmark productions "What truly distinguishes these titles from other books, however, is the emphasis on the plays in performance The really exciting feature of these editions is the audio CD that features recordings of famous actors" - School Library Journal, Starred Review DDS Shakespeare plays, DSGS Shakespeare studies & criticism, YQE Educational: English literature