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The Tempest

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 (Book - - 2008)
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The Tempest


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Sourcebooks Inc
This remarkable edition features a newly edited text of The Tempest based on the earliest printed text of the play, along with detailed notes and performance annotations. An integrated audio CD showcases the deeper understanding and enjoyment from the power of performance. Hear…Read…See: … More »
Sourcebooks Inc
This remarkable edition features a newly edited text of The Tempest based on the earliest printed text of the play, along with detailed notes and performance annotations. An integrated audio CD showcases the deeper understanding and enjoyment from the power of performance. Hear…Read…See: -- Hear recordings of great contemporary and historical performances of key scenes from the play. -- Read about a modern production, from the director's point of view. -- See production notes and photos alongside the text that takes you inside the stage experience. -- See photos from contemporary stage productions and movie adaptations. -- Read and see how a modern cast approaches the play, from interviews with the actors. -- Hear and read about how a legendary voice coach (previously from the RSC) approaches the text and works with actors on “Speaking Shakespeare.”

Sourcebooks Inc.

More than 60 minutes of audio on the CD including over 20 classic scenes and excerpts from famous performances past and present
The Sourcebooks Shakespeare brings THE TEMPEST to life in a revolutionary new book and audio CD format
In the Book:
Photographs from notable productions including:

  • Vanessa Redgrave as Prospero from the 2000 production at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London
  • Ian McKellen as Prospero and Claudie Blakely as Miranda from the 1999 West Yorkshire Playhouse production
  • Patrick Stewart as Prospero from the 1995 Joseph Papp Public Theater production (New York City)

Hear 23 great scenes on audio
Memorable performances by Ian McKellen (Naxos Audiobooks, 2004), William Hutt (The CBC Stratford Festival Reading Series, 1998), Donald Wolfit (Living Shakespeare, 1962), Adrian Lester, Jennifer Ehle, and Simon Russell Beale (The Complete Arkangel Shakespeare, 2003)
Narrated By Sir Derek Jacobi


Bringing the Shakespeare page to life.

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Imprint: Naperville, Ill. - Sourcebooks MediaFusion
Pages: 288
ISBN: 1402208332, 9781402208331
Language: English
Notes: Includes compact disc
Includes bibliographical references
Statement of responsibility: William Shakespeare ; text editor, Richard Preiss ; advisory editors, David Bevington and Peter Holland
Characteristics: xiv, 288 p. :,ill. ;,21 cm. +,1 sound disc (73 min., 27 sec. : digital ; 4 3/4 in.).
Author (Original Script): Shakespeare, William
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