Joseph fiennes captures romeos tenderness, immaturity, and idealism, and he ma. Romeo and juliet audio book by william shakespeare audiobooks. It concerns the fate of two very young lovers who would do anything to be together. On the street, romeos great friend mercutio is attacked by tybalt. Romeo and juliet is perhaps the most famous of shakespeares plays and is thought to be the most famous love story in western history.
No fear shakespeare modern version audio read along online you may need to open sparknotes in another tab to see it clearly after starting the audio, on some computers the. Romeo and juliet by william shakespeare, unabridged presented by the renaissance theatre company starring kenneth branagh as romeo samantha bond as. Her father has promised that she will marry another boy when it is time, but she refuses to accept the suit. In romeo and juliet, shakespeare creates a violent world, in which two young people fall in love. When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your library section along with the audio. It tells of an intense allconsuming love and how that love is powerful enough to hope to exist beyond mortal life. Romeo, romeo and juliet, shakespeare act scene 2 romeo and juliet. Romeo and juliet is a tragedy written early in the career of william shakespeare about two young. Folger shakespeare library, the worlds leading center for shakespeare studies.
Listen to romeo and juliet by calista flockhart, william. A novel marks the second pairing of david hewson and actor richard armitage, whose previous partnership resulted in audibles 2014 audiobook of the year, hamlet, prince of denmark. This production of romeo and juliet was a pleasure to listen to. Listen to a sample of the recording below and buy the audio as a cd or a download. I would recommend this recording for any teacher about to embark on teaching romeo and juliet to her class. It is only romeo, as a male of one of these families, in the play who counsels restraint. The two leads excel in this new recording of shakespeares early play. One night, romeo sneaks into a ball in juliets home in hopes of seeing a girl he is in love with. In this series for gcse english literature, we analyse all aspects of the play, ensuring that you gain a full understanding of the various complexities including the context and a detailed analysis of all the scenes helping whilst you study and revise. Fall in love with shakespeares timeless story of love, vengeance and tragedy. Enter romeo and juliet above, at the window juliet wilt thou be gone.
Romeo and juliet audio edition folger shakespeare library. Romeo stands below juliet s balcony and they profess their love for each other. Romeo and juliet is one of shakespeares greatest and best loved tragedies. Read romeo and juliet here, with sidebyside no fear translations into modern english. Romeo and juliet, calista flockhart, william shakespeare. Juliets conflict with her expected role in family behavior is matched here by that of romeo. Jun 15, 2012 listen to romeo and juliet audiobook by calista flockhart, william shakespeare. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. So much so that romeo is almost synonymous with the word lover. A retelling of shakespeares romeo and juliet, a rather nice if excessively teenagerish short story that tells of juliet s memories and inner thoughts. Romeo and juliet is shakespeares famous tragedy of two starcrossed lovers from rival houses. This edition also has jacqueline rittens juliet s story. Romeo juliet by william shakespeare read by a full cast. Romeo and juliet by william shakespeare on free audio book.
This popular poetry audio book is now available for free download or streaming on spotify, deezer and audible. Here is the fullcast production of shakespeares classic love story, fully dramatized from the complete text, and starring michael sheen as romeo and kate beckinsale as juliet. The fully dramatized audio edition by william shakespeare. While it may not have the pathos of hamlet it does contain the wordplay and witticisms for which shakespeare is well known. Twentyfiveyearold julie jacobs is heartbroken over the death of her beloved aunt rose.
Romeo and juliet by william shakespeare, unabridged presented by the renaissance theatre company starring kenneth branagh as r. Listen the original romeo and juliet audiobook by william shakespeare in full length for free. The bard hasnt been this easy to enjoy in over 400 years. Its topicsteenage love and honorare probably more resonant now than they were in shakespeares day. This tragic tale of young love comes from early in shakespeares career and has seen numerous adaptations over the centuries. Oct 12, 2016 the fifth and final act of bbc radio presents. Listen to a free audio recording of romeo and juliet through july 1, 2020. Romeo and juliet audiobook, by william shakespeare. I really love the fact that he followed avenues that shakespeare suggested b. The most iconic love story of all time, shakespeares romeo and juliet is an epicscale tragedy of desire and revenge. But the shock goes even deeper when she learns that the woman who has been like a mother to her has left her entire estate to julies twin sister. Romeo tries to stop the fight, but tybalt kills mercutio with his sword. This play, set in an extraordinary world, has become the quintessential story of young love. Exclusively written for audible, only available in audio i think romeo and juliet is the greatest, most tragic love story ever told.
Listen to romeo and juliet audio book by william shakespeare. It was the nightingale, and not the lark, that pierced the fearful hollow of thine ear. Their families are enmeshed in a feud, but the moment they meetwhen romeo and his friends attend a party at juliets house in disguisethe two fall in love and quickly decide that they want to be married. An allaudio series of shakespearean plays providing a fullcast performance, including comprehensive analysis, commentary, and historical and social background, in addition to the play in full without commentary. Romeo and juliet audiobook william shakespeare audible. This tragic tale of young love comes from early in shakespeares. Romeo and juliet is a play that is hard to pin down some see it as the poetryladen embodiment of romantic love, while others. One night, romeo sneaks into a ball in juliet s home in hopes of seeing a girl he is in love with when he overhears juliet speaking of her love for him. The chorus explains romeo and juliet s intensifying love, and their determination to overcome the challenges posed by their rival families. The actors go a bit too fast which tends to suck the meaning and sencerity out so if i listen to it again ill slow it down so i can get more out of the words.
Romeo and juliet meet at a party and fall instantly in love, realizing too late that their families, the montagues and the capulets, are mortal enemies. Romeo and juliet has some of the most intense and moving love poetry ever written by. Romeo and juliet audiobook by william shakespeare, full. Romeo and juliet unabridged romeo and juliet is the play which, in english literature at least, effectively invented the modern love story. Maria miles, as juliet, makes a memorable and intelligent impression in virtually. The prologue of romeo and juliet calls the title characters starcrossed loversand the stars do seem to conspire against these young lovers romeo is a montague, and juliet a capulet. Hewsons talent for writing for audio is undeniable, and he finds his perfect vocal foil. A friar secretly marries them, hoping to end the feud. The folger shakespeare library, home to the worlds largest shakespeare collection, brings romeo and juliet to life with this new fulllength, fullcast dramatic recording of its definitive folger edition in romeo and juliet, shakespeare creates a tragic world in which two young people fall in love. Act 1, scene 1 romeo and juliet william shakespeare. What was one of the most memorable moments of smartpass plus audio education study guide to romeo and juliet unabridged, dramatised, commentary options. Download and listen to this full cast recording of william shakespeares romeo and juliet.
This new unabridged audio recording of the wellrespected edition of shakespeares classicexpertly produced by the folger theatreis perfect for students, teachers, and the everyday listener. Juliet is years old and is love with the son of her fathers enemy. Romeo and juliet audio edition unabridged and fully dramatized folger shakespeare library see more. In romeo and juliet, shakespeare creates a violent world in which two young people fall in love. Download romeo and juliet by william shakespeare audiobook. Folger shakespeare librarythe worlds leading center for shakespeare studiesthe folger shakespeare library, home to the worlds largest shakespeare collection, brings romeo and juliet to life with this new fulllength, fullcast dramatic recording of its definitive folger edition. In romeo and juliet, shakespeare creates a tragic world in which two young people fall in love. The twist of how you know romeo and juliet makes this book an amazing read. The plan goes awry, and romeo learns instead that she is dead. Despite the bitter rivalry that exists between their families, romeo montague and juliet capulet have fallen madly in love.
Folger shakespeare library the worlds leading center for shakespeare studies the folger shakespeare library, home to the worlds largest shakespeare collection, brings romeo and juliet to life with this new fulllength, fullcast dramatic recording of its definitive folger edition. In this deathfilled setting, the movement from love at first sight to the lovers final union in death. Romeo and juliet is the play which, in english literature at least, effectively invented the modern love story. Its charm and its power derive from the romantic setting verona, an italian renaissance city, the youthful innocence and ardour of the lovers, and perhaps crucially the excitement and drama created by the opposition which they have to contend with, an opposition which does not. Shakespeare, w romeo and juliet unabridged na312512. This popular poetry audio book is now available for free download or. An original production commissioned by audible, romeo and juliet. Romeo and juliet audiobook by william shakespeare, full cast. I found myself becoming more aware of the art of shakespeares writing as i focused on the words and not the.
After the feast, romeo looks for juliet and hides from benvolio and mercutio. Romeo and juliet has some of the most intense and moving love poetry ever written by shakespeare. Its charm and its power derive from the romantic setting verona, an italian renaissance city, the youthful innocence and ardour of the lovers, and perhaps crucially the excitement and drama created by the opposition which they have. Their families are enmeshed in a feud, but the moment they meetwhen romeo and his friends attend a party at juliets house in disguisethe two fall in love and quickly decide that they want to be. Dec, 2012 romeo and juliet is a tragedy written early in the career of william shakespeare about two young starcrossed lovers whose deaths ultimately reconcile their feuding families. The sound quality was excellent and the audio extras such as the music at the start of each act heightened the enjoyment of listening. Smartpass plus audio education study guide to romeo and. Librivox recording of romeo and juliet, by william shakespeare. The folger shakespeare library, home to the worlds largest shakespeare collection, brings romeo and juliet to life with this new fulllength, fullcast dramatic recording of its definitive folger edition. Eric hissom friar lawrence and erin weaver juliet in romeo and juliet, directed by aaron posner, folger theatre. The fully dramatized audio edition audible audiobook unabridged. Shakespeares play about the doomed romance of two teenagers from feuding families is the most famous love story ever written. The tragedy of the play lies in the deaths of romeo and juliet as caused by forces outside of their control.
Joseph fiennes captures romeos tenderness, immaturity, and idealism, and he maintains his energy throughout. What david hewson did with this script is so exciting to me. An all audio series of shakespearean plays providing a fullcast performance, including comprehensive analysis, commentary, and historical and social background, in addition to the play in full without commentary. Hear the love story of romeo, son of montague, and juliet, daughter of capulet, as they fall in love despite their feuding families. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. This cliffsnotes study guide on william shakespeares romeo and juliet supplements the original literary work, giving you background information about the author, an introduction to the work, and critical commentaries, all for you to use as an educationa. The ultimate study guide, this is everything you will ever need to understand, teach and appreciate one of the most enduring plays of all time. But, youthful obtuseness aside, romeo and juliet is the ideal text to introduce shakespeare. To avoid this marriage, juliet takes a potion, given her by the friar, that makes her appear dead. First performed around 1596, romeo and juliet has been adapted as a ballet, an opera, the musical west side story, and a dozen films. The friar will send romeo word to be at her family tomb when she awakes. Aug 24, 2010 listen to juliet audiobook by anne fortier. The fully dramatized audio edition author william shakespeare, narrated by full cast unabridged complete version. Romeo and juliet is a tragedy written early in the career of william shakespeare about two young starcrossed lovers whose deaths ultimately reconcile their feuding families.
The fully dramatized audio edition audiobook written by william shakespeare. I found myself becoming more aware of the art of shakespeares writing as i focused on the words and not the stage. Romeo not having that, which, having, makes them short. Romeo and juliet audio book by william shakespeare. In romeo and juliet shakespeare creates a tragic world in which two young people fall in love. Selection file type icon file name description size revision time user. Listen to romeo and juliet audiobook by calista flockhart, william shakespeare. Maria miles, as juliet, makes a memorable and intelligent impression in virtually every scene she has. This new unabridged audio recording of the wellrespected edition of shakespeares classicexpertly produced by the folger theatreis perfect for students.
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