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Study Guide for Decoding Othello
- With Typical Questions and Answers (Classic Books Explained)
- By: Steven Smith
- Narrated by: Nick Johnson
- Length: 3 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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"Decoding Othello" provides an in-depth exploration of William Shakespeare's tragic play. The guide probes into the narrative, exploring key themes like love, jealousy, betrayal, manipulation, racial otherness, gender dynamics, and power structures. Character analyses focus on the five main characters - Othello, Iago, Desdemona, Cassio, and Emilia - whose intricate relationships drive the plot.
By: Steven Smith
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Hamlet
- Simple Shakespeare Series
- By: Jeanette Vigon
- Narrated by: Marjorie Lupescu
- Length: 3 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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This modern adaptation of "Hamlet" breathes new life into Shakespeare's legendary tale, presenting it in contemporary English to draw listeners into the vortex of betrayal, revenge, and existential angst at the heart of the play. With Prince Hamlet's story unfurling in the modern vernacular, the timeless tragedy of the Danish prince wrestling with grief, moral uncertainty, and the specter of vengeance becomes more accessible and immediate.
By: Jeanette Vigon
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
- Simple Shakespeare Series
- By: Jeanette Vigon
- Narrated by: Marjorie Lupescu
- Length: 2 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Ideal for both Shakespeare novices and long-time enthusiasts seeking a novel perspective, this version of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" delves into the complex dynamics and emotional depths of its characters amidst a setting that feels both timeless and immediate. Vigon elegantly unfolds the themes of love’s capriciousness, the blurring of reality and illusion, and the enchanting interferences of the fairy world, ensuring the story’s perpetual themes resonate anew.
By: Jeanette Vigon
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Macbeth
- Simple Shakespeare Series
- By: Jeanette Vigon
- Narrated by: Marjorie Lupescu
- Length: 2 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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In an era where the timeless narratives of Shakespeare might seem daunting, Jeanette Vigon extends a welcoming hand through her adaptation of "Macbeth" in the Simple Shakespeare series. Her modern retelling breathes vitality into the dark and ambitious journey of Macbeth, making the complex story of power, guilt, and fate accessible and engaging for today's listeners. Vigon captures the original play's intensity and moral conflicts, while translating it into a language that resonates with the contemporary audience.
By: Jeanette Vigon
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Othello
- Simple Shakespeare Series
- By: Jeanette Vigon
- Narrated by: Marjorie Lupescu
- Length: 3 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
In a world where Shakespeare's intricate tales are often perceived as inaccessible, Jeanette Vigon offers a refreshing gateway into the classic story of "Othello" with her rendition in the Simple Shakespeare series. This modern retelling not only breathes new life into the tragic story of love, jealousy, and betrayal but also makes it effortlessly comprehensible for today's listeners. Vigon’s adaptation retains the essence and emotional depth of the original, while presenting it in a language that speaks directly to the contemporary audience.
By: Jeanette Vigon
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The Merchant of Venice
- By: William Shakespeare
- Narrated by: Denis Daly, Catherine Bilson, Alexandra Lee Smith, and others
- Length: 2 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Antonio, a wealthy and popular merchant, is in financial difficulty. He approaches a Jewish money lender, Shylock, who agrees to provide 3000 ducats, with a very curious bond – a pound of the merchant’s flesh, to be levied if Antonio fails to make a timely repayment. Feeling confident that his argosies will arrive in time to cover the debt, Antonio agrees to this bizarre transaction.
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Study Guide for Decoding Othello
- With Typical Questions and Answers (Classic Books Explained)
- By: Steven Smith
- Narrated by: Nick Johnson
- Length: 3 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
"Decoding Othello" provides an in-depth exploration of William Shakespeare's tragic play. The guide probes into the narrative, exploring key themes like love, jealousy, betrayal, manipulation, racial otherness, gender dynamics, and power structures. Character analyses focus on the five main characters - Othello, Iago, Desdemona, Cassio, and Emilia - whose intricate relationships drive the plot.
By: Steven Smith
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Hamlet
- Simple Shakespeare Series
- By: Jeanette Vigon
- Narrated by: Marjorie Lupescu
- Length: 3 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
-
Story
This modern adaptation of "Hamlet" breathes new life into Shakespeare's legendary tale, presenting it in contemporary English to draw listeners into the vortex of betrayal, revenge, and existential angst at the heart of the play. With Prince Hamlet's story unfurling in the modern vernacular, the timeless tragedy of the Danish prince wrestling with grief, moral uncertainty, and the specter of vengeance becomes more accessible and immediate.
By: Jeanette Vigon
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
- Simple Shakespeare Series
- By: Jeanette Vigon
- Narrated by: Marjorie Lupescu
- Length: 2 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
Ideal for both Shakespeare novices and long-time enthusiasts seeking a novel perspective, this version of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" delves into the complex dynamics and emotional depths of its characters amidst a setting that feels both timeless and immediate. Vigon elegantly unfolds the themes of love’s capriciousness, the blurring of reality and illusion, and the enchanting interferences of the fairy world, ensuring the story’s perpetual themes resonate anew.
By: Jeanette Vigon
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Macbeth
- Simple Shakespeare Series
- By: Jeanette Vigon
- Narrated by: Marjorie Lupescu
- Length: 2 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
In an era where the timeless narratives of Shakespeare might seem daunting, Jeanette Vigon extends a welcoming hand through her adaptation of "Macbeth" in the Simple Shakespeare series. Her modern retelling breathes vitality into the dark and ambitious journey of Macbeth, making the complex story of power, guilt, and fate accessible and engaging for today's listeners. Vigon captures the original play's intensity and moral conflicts, while translating it into a language that resonates with the contemporary audience.
By: Jeanette Vigon
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Othello
- Simple Shakespeare Series
- By: Jeanette Vigon
- Narrated by: Marjorie Lupescu
- Length: 3 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
-
Performance
-
Story
In a world where Shakespeare's intricate tales are often perceived as inaccessible, Jeanette Vigon offers a refreshing gateway into the classic story of "Othello" with her rendition in the Simple Shakespeare series. This modern retelling not only breathes new life into the tragic story of love, jealousy, and betrayal but also makes it effortlessly comprehensible for today's listeners. Vigon’s adaptation retains the essence and emotional depth of the original, while presenting it in a language that speaks directly to the contemporary audience.
By: Jeanette Vigon
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The Merchant of Venice
- By: William Shakespeare
- Narrated by: Denis Daly, Catherine Bilson, Alexandra Lee Smith, and others
- Length: 2 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
-
Story
Antonio, a wealthy and popular merchant, is in financial difficulty. He approaches a Jewish money lender, Shylock, who agrees to provide 3000 ducats, with a very curious bond – a pound of the merchant’s flesh, to be levied if Antonio fails to make a timely repayment. Feeling confident that his argosies will arrive in time to cover the debt, Antonio agrees to this bizarre transaction.
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Shades of Blu
- By: A.M. Morning
- Narrated by: T. Lynn Tate
- Length: 5 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Most little girls grow up playing with baby dolls, having tea parties, and fantasizing about who they'll marry when they grow up, but not poor little Blu. She spends her time learning hard lessons from the constant drama surrounding her. Resented by her delusional teenage mother and abandoned by her skirt chasing daddy, she tries to figure out life as a throwaway child. There's hope when her pistol-toting, switch-blade carrying, Jesus loving grandparents step in to raise her.
By: A.M. Morning
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It All Starts with You
- By: Cy Moore
- Narrated by: Maria Parker
- Length: 13 mins
- Unabridged
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From Book 1: It is about LGBT women who find themselves.
By: Cy Moore
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An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe: with Poems and Short Stories by E.A. Poe
- By: Katherine Ashe, Edgar Allan Poe
- Narrated by: Christopher Kendrick
- Length: 1 hr and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Soon after Virginia, his young wife has died, Poe is urged by friends to marry again. Poe considers his life, from his early childhood with his actress mother to his marriage to his beloved cousin when she was fourteen. Originally commissioned from Katherine Ashe as a one-man play for New York City Historic House Trust's Poe Cottage in the Bronx, "An Evening..." is a brief, lyrical biography with selections from Poe's poems and a short stories that illuminate his writing and his life.
By: Katherine Ashe, and others
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Measure for Measure
- By: William Shakespeare
- Narrated by: Gary MacFadden, David Shears, Graham Scott, and others
- Length: 2 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Duke Vincentino, the ruler of Vienna, fears that under his mild sovereignty, the people may have become lazy and lax. He decides to “go over cover” in the disguise of a monk and appoint his deputy, Angelo, who is a reputed paragon of virtue, as temporary ruler. On assuming power, Angelo inaugurates draconian provisions regarding sexual propriety. One of the first victims of this new regime is young Claudio, who has impregnated his lover Juliet, and is accordingly sentenced to death.
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Chasms Between Us
- By: Kussy Gonzalez
- Narrated by: Patrick Kelly Shannon
- Length: 10 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Two best friends dare to cross the boundaries of friendship and plunge headfirst into the tempestuous waters of love. Spanning over 15 years, these star-crossed lovers lives diverge and intersect, perpetually finding themselves out of sync with destiny's plans. Hunter, battling inner demons and societal expectations, starts a journey of self-discovery as he grapples with his evolving sexuality. His struggle to come to terms with his desires and identity leads him down a path filled with introspection, acceptance, and the pursuit of authentic love.
By: Kussy Gonzalez
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Staging America
- The Artistic Legacy of the Provincetown Players
- By: Jeffery Kennedy
- Narrated by: Daniel Henning
- Length: 27 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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The Provincetown Players created a revolution in American theatre, making room for truly modern approaches to playwriting, stage production, and performance. In Staging America, Jeffery Kennedy gives the unabridged story in a meticulously researched and comprehensive narrative that sheds new light on the history of the Provincetown Players. At the center of the study is an extensive account of the career of George Cram Cook, the Players' leader and artistic conscience, as well as one of the most significant facilitators of modernist writing in early twentieth-century American literature.
By: Jeffery Kennedy