WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Ultimate Collection: ALL 38 Plays & Complete Poetry
Enriched edition. Exploring Shakespeare's Timeless Classics and Poetic MasteryBy William Shakespeare
Length156h 16m
About this audiobook
In "William Shakespeare Ultimate Collection: ALL 38 Plays & Complete Poetry," readers are presented with a comprehensive anthology that encapsulates the breadth of Shakespeare's work, spanning from timeless tragedies like "Hamlet" and "Macbeth" to enchanting comedies such as "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "Twelfth Night." The collection showcases Shakespeare's unparalleled command of the English language and his innovative narrative techniques, weaving complex characters and intricate plots that explore themes of love, power, and the human condition. This anthology not only serves as a literary masterpiece but also reflects the Elizabethan era's sociopolitical landscape, illuminating the cultural milieu that shaped his works. William Shakespeare, hailed as one of the greatest playwrights and poets in the English language, was born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon. His experiences as an actor, a member of the Lord Chamberlain's Men, and a playwright in London profoundly influenced his artistic voice, providing him with unique insights into humanity that resonate through his works. Shakespeare's ability to capture the complexities of life and his affinity for poetic expression have secured his legacy across centuries. This ultimate collection is a must-read for enthusiasts of literature, scholars, and casual readers alike. It offers not only the complete works of Shakespeare in one volume, allowing for exploration of his genius in its entirety, but also serves as a springboard for deeper discussions about the universal themes that continue to resonate with audiences today.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics
Length156 hrs 16 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 12, 2024
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
54JULIUS CAESAR
2Introduction
55MACBETH
3Author Biography
56HAMLET, PRINCE OF DENMARK (pt. 1)
4Historical Context
57HAMLET, PRINCE OF DENMARK (pt. 2)
5Synopsis (Selection)
58TROILUS AND CRESSIDA (pt. 1)
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6WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Ultimate Collection: ALL 38 Plays & Complete Poetry (Including the Biography of the Author)
59TROILUS AND CRESSIDA (pt. 2)
7COMEDIES (pt. 1)
60KING LEAR (pt. 1)
8COMEDIES (pt. 2)
61KING LEAR (pt. 2)
9AS YOU LIKE IT (pt. 1)
62OTHELLO, THE MOOR OF VENICE (pt. 1)
10AS YOU LIKE IT (pt. 2)
63OTHELLO, THE MOOR OF VENICE (pt. 2)
11THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
64ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA (pt. 1)
12LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST
65ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA (pt. 2)
13MEASURE FOR MEASURE (pt. 1)
66CYMBELINE (pt. 1)
14MEASURE FOR MEASURE (pt. 2)
67CYMBELINE (pt. 2)
15THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
68APOCRYPHAL PLAYS (pt. 1)
16THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR (pt. 1)
69APOCRYPHAL PLAYS (pt. 2)
17THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR (pt. 2)
70A YORKSHIRE TRAGEDY
18A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
71THE LAMENTABLE TRAGEDY OF LOCRINE
19MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
72MUCEDORUS THE KING’S SON OF VALENTIA, AND AMADINE, THE KING’S DAUGHTER OF ARRAGON.
20PERICLES PRINCE OF TYRE
73THE LONDON PRODIGAL (pt. 1)
21THE TAMING OF THE SHREW
74THE LONDON PRODIGAL (pt. 2)
22THE TEMPEST
75THE PURITAINE WIDDOW
23TWELFTH NIGHT OR, WHAT YOU WILL
76THE SECOND MAIDEN’S TRAGEDY (pt. 1)
24THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA
77THE SECOND MAIDEN’S TRAGEDY (pt. 2)
25THE TWO NOBLE KINSMEN (pt. 1)
78SIR JOHN OLD CASTLE (pt. 1)
26THE TWO NOBLE KINSMEN (pt. 2)
79SIR JOHN OLD CASTLE (pt. 2)
27THE WINTER’S TALE (pt. 1)
80LORD CROMWELL
28THE WINTER’S TALE (pt. 2)
81KING EDWARD THE THIRD
29HISTORIES
82EDMUND IRONSIDE
30THE TRAGEDY OF KING RICHARD THE SECOND (pt. 1)
83SIR THOMAS MORE
31THE TRAGEDY OF KING RICHARD THE SECOND (pt. 2)
84FAIRE EM
32KING HENRY IV, THE FIRST PART (pt. 1)
85A FAIRY TALE IN TWO ACTS
33KING HENRY IV, THE FIRST PART (pt. 2)
86THE MERRY DEVILL OF EDMONTON
34KING HENRY IV, SECOND PART (pt. 1)
87THOMAS OF WOODSTOCK (pt. 1)
35KING HENRY IV, SECOND PART (pt. 2)
88THOMAS OF WOODSTOCK (pt. 2)
36KING HENRY V (pt. 1)
89POETRY (pt. 1)
37KING HENRY V (pt. 2)
90POETRY (pt. 2)
38KING HENRY VI, FIRST PART (pt. 1)
91VENUS AND ADONIS
39KING HENRY VI, FIRST PART (pt. 2)
92THE RAPE OF LUCRECE
40KING HENRY THE SIXTH, SECOND PART (pt. 1)
93THE PASSIONATE PILGRIM
41KING HENRY THE SIXTH, SECOND PART (pt. 2)
94THE PHOENIX AND THE TURTLE
42KING HENRY THE SIXTH, THIRD PART (pt. 1)
95A LOVER’S COMPLAINT
43KING HENRY THE SIXTH, THIRD PART (pt. 2)
96LIFE OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (pt. 1)
44THE TRAGEDY OF KING RICHARD III (pt. 1)
97LIFE OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (pt. 2)
45THE TRAGEDY OF KING RICHARD III (pt. 2)
98XII—THE PRACTICAL AFFAIRS OF LIFE
46KING HENRY THE EIGHTH (pt. 1)
99XIV—THE HIGHEST THEMES OF TRAGEDY
47KING HENRY THE EIGHTH (pt. 2)
100XVII—SURVIVORS AND DESCENDANTS (pt. 1)
48TRAGEDIES (pt. 1)
101XVII—SURVIVORS AND DESCENDANTS (pt. 2)
49TRAGEDIES (pt. 2)
102XVII—SURVIVORS AND DESCENDANTS (pt. 3)
50CORIOLANUS (pt. 1)
103Analysis
51CORIOLANUS (pt. 2)
104Reflection
52TITUS ANDRONICUS
105Memorable Quotes
53TIMON OF ATHENS
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