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CAST Lady Macbeth: Fiona Shaw; Macbeth: Stephen Dillane; Duncan: Denys Hawthorne; Malcolm: Declan Conlon; Donaldbain/Young Siward: Benjamin Soames; Banquo: Adam Kotz; Fleance/Son of Macduff: Stephanie Lane; Ross: Nick Gecks; Lennox: Bruce Alexander; Porter: Bill Paterson; Macduff: Colin Tiernay; Lady Macduff: Stella Gonet; Witch 1: Annette Badland; Witch 2: Joyce Henderson; Witch 3/Gentlewoman: Pauline Lynch; Hecate: June Watson; Doctor/Old Man/Siward: John Rogan; Caithness/Murderer 1/Lord /Captain/Seyton: David Timpson; Mentieth/Servant2/Murderer 2: Jonathan Keeble; Angus/Servant1/Soldier/ Murderer 3: Peter Yapp; Director: FIona Shaw; Composer: Stephen Warbeck.

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A audio version of Shakespeare's Macbeth. Directed by Fiona Shaw, who also plays Lady Macbeth opposite Stephen Dillane's Macbeth.

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These tapes are invaluable not just because of the quality of the diction and presentation but because they are based on the complete text as established by Philip Edwards for the New Cambridge Shakespeare edition of the plays. They may be used in conjunction with the plays or simply listened to for the sheer joy of hearing Shakespeare s wonderful language without having to endure the absurdities of so many modern productions. Contemporary Review Well worth acquiring for any good audio collection. AVL-Multimedia Information

These tapes are invaluable not just because of the quality of the diction and presentation but because they are based on the complete text as established by Philip Edwards for the New Cambridge Shakespeare edition of the plays. They may be used in conjunction with the plays or simply listened to for the sheer joy of hearing Shakespeare s wonderful language without having to endure the absurdities of so many modern productions. Contemporary Review Well worth acquiring for any good audio collection. AVL-Multimedia Information

Shakespeare's tragedy about the ill-fated thane of Cawdor is brought to life via this one-man interpretation from Alan Cumming. Motivated by his scheming wife, Macbeth lusts for and then takes power, which leads to regicide and his own undoing. Building upon his performance in the audio edition of A.J. Hartley and David Hewson's Macbeth: A Novel, Cumming executes a captivating solo performance of this classic play. With an authentic Scottish accent, Cumming ably embodies Lord Macbeth. He shifts from character to character seamlessly, capturing the tone, attitude, and emphasis of each, while providing an increasing intensity that conveys the reprehensible, irreparable nature of the title character's actions. In addition to embracing the various characters, Cumming's powerful performance even elevates the play's stage directions, which-rather than feeling like crude interruptions to the dialogue-slip in smoothly like the knife used to slay King Duncan. (July) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

Gr 5-8-These visually appealing, full-color adaptations introduce each title with a well-known quotation from the original work on an illustrated spread that captures the mood and setting of the piece. The stories are retold in panels with text containing an explanation of the characters' motives and a summary of the action taking place positioned beneath each panel. Brief snippets of quotations are enclosed within a few simple speech bubbles. Actual wording from the original works is very limited. Headings at the top of the spreads distill the plot essentials contained on those two pages. Macbeth uses extensive footnotes on each page to define and clarify Shakespearean language. Dramatic outdoor scenes are done in vivid colors, contrasting with night scenes rendered in gray tones. Unique features include historical information on the real King Macbeth and theatrical superstitions associated with what many actors consider an "unlucky play." A somber palette of grays and muted colors sets the mood for Frankenstein. Back matter includes a map of Europe marking the travels of Frankenstein and a chronology of medical and scientific discoveries between the years of 1747 and 1834. These titles might be useful to introduce classics to young readers in a formalized instructional setting.-Barbara M. Moon, Suffolk Cooperative Library System, Bellport, NY Copyright 2009 Reed Business Information.