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    Timon of Athens: Arkangel Shakespeare, Hörbuch, Digital, 138min
    This controversial play follows the declining fortunes of a man of extravagant contradictions. The fabulously rich Timon believes all his friends to be as open-hearted and generous as himself. When his wealth suddenly evaporates, however, he discovers the truth and his altruism turns to a bitter hatred of mankind. Stirred up by the cynical Apemantus, Timon retreats to the woods where he plots the destruction of Athens, the city that had formerly seemed to embody everything pleasurable and civilized. The cosmic scope of his hatred is communicated in a series of powerful and disturbing dramatic tableaux. Alan Howard is Timon and Norman Rodway is Apemantus. Damian Lewis play Alcibiades. Language: English. Narrator: Alan Howard, Norman Rodway, Damian Lewis. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/blak/006613/bk_blak_006613_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Antony and Cleopatra: Arkangel Shakespeare, Hörbuch, Digital, 202min
    Mark Antony, one of the three rulers of the Roman world, has become the thrall of the fascinating Cleopatra. Affairs of state call him to Rome, but the attractions of the queen of Egypt prove impossible to resist. From one of history's greatest love stories Shakespeare builds this magnificent tragedy of the clash between love and duty. Cleopatra is played by Estelle Kohler, Mark Antony by Ciaran Hinds, Ian Hughes is Octavious Caesar, and David Burke is Domitius Enobarbus. Language: English. Narrator: Estelle Kohler, Ciaran Hinds, Ian Hughes, David Burke. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/blak/006607/bk_blak_006607_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    King John: The Arkangel Shakespeare, Hörbuch, Digital, 147min
    King John of England is pitted against the united powers of France, Brittany, Austria, and the Papacy. Will England be destroyed by his fatal indecision? As alliances are made, broken, and remade, the paranoid and erratic John reveals his weakness and reliance on those around him - including his powerful mother, Queen Elinor, and Faulconbridge, the cynical and witty bastard son of the dead King Richard I. In this early history play, King John is played by Michael Feast, the Bastard by Michael Maloney, and Constance by Eileen Atkins. Language: English. Narrator: Michael Feast, Michael Maloney, Eileen Atkins. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/blak/006631/bk_blak_006631_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Much Ado about Nothing: Arkangel Shakespeare, Hörbuch, Digital, 128min
    Young Claudio has fallen for the lovely heiress Hero, who also loves him. Their path to the altar looks smooth, until the evil Don John intervenes. All ends happily, thanks to his incompetent assassins and the lucky discoveries of the bungling constable Dogberry. Central to the play, one of Shakespeare's best-loved comedies, are Beatrice and Benedick, masters of wit and sworn foes to marriage - until a plot is hatched to bring them together. Beatrice is played by Saskia Reeves, while Samuel West plays Benedick. Paul Jesson is Don Pedro, Jason O'Mara is Claudio, and Abigail Docherty is Hero. Dogberry is played by Bryan Pringle. Language: English. Narrator: Saskia Reeves, Samuel West, Paul Jesson, Jason O'Mara, Abigail Docherty, Bryan Pringle. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/blak/006624/bk_blak_006624_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Henry VI, Part 1: Arkangel Shakespeare, Hörbuch, Digital, 159min
    The all-conquering King Henry V is dead and the throne is occupied by his infant son, Henry VI. The good Duke Humphrey of Gloucester has been appointed protector, but a struggle for power soon develops between the young king's Lancastrian relatives and the powerful house of York under Richard Plantagenet. Meanwhile the French, led by Joan of Arc, the maid of Orleans, threaten to win back the territories lost to Henry V. Language: English. Narrator: David Tennant, Kelly Hunter, Clive Merrison, Norman Rodway, Isla Blair. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/blak/006600/bk_blak_006600_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Henry IV, Part 1: Arkangel Shakespeare, Hörbuch, Digital, 166min
    This play introduces Shakespeare's greatest comedic character, the dissolute knight Sir John Falstaff. While King Henry's England is threatened by rebellion, the king's scapegrace son Hal haunts the taverns of London, his companions a crew of rogues and thieves let by Falstaff. The earl of Northumberland and his fiery son Hotspur scheme to overthrow the crown. Can Hal be brought to a sense of duty as Prince of Wales? Or will the influence of Falstaff prove too strong? The issue is decided when Hal, Hotspur, and Falstaff come together at the climactic battle of Shrewsbury. Hal is played by Jamie Glover and King Henry by Julian Glover. Richard Griffiths is Falstaff. Language: English. Narrator: Jamie Glover, Julian Glover, Richard Griffiths. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/blak/006597/bk_blak_006597_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    The Two Noble Kinsmen: Arkangel Shakespeare, Hörbuch, Digital, 176min
    Palamon and Arcite, cousins and bosom friends, are taken prisoner by Duke Theseus of Athens. While in captivity, they spy the beautiful Emilia. Both fall instantly in love with her, and their attachment to each other turns to hate. This dark-edged tragicomedy is now widely regarded as having been written by Shakespeare in collaboration with John Fletcher. Composed sometime in 1613-14, The Two Noble Kinsmen is the final play in Shakespeare's dramatic career. Jonathan Firth plays Palamon, Nigel Cooke is Arcite, and Emilia is played by Helen Schlesinger. Language: English. Narrator: Simon Russell Beale, Jonathan Firth, Nigel Cooke, Helen Schlesinger. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/blak/006615/bk_blak_006615_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    The Merchant of Venice: Arkangel Shakespeare, Hörbuch, Digital, 136min
    In Shakespeare's most controversial play, the opposing values of justice and mercy must be resolved. Antonio promises money to help his friend Bassanio woo Portia. He borrows the sum needed from the cruel Shylock, but there will be a dreadful penalty if the loan is not repaid. The golden world of Portia's Belmont calls forth some of Shakespeare's most lyrical love poetry. But the dark shadow of Shylock is never far from the heart of this brilliant comedy as it moves toward its courtroom climax. Portia is played by Hadyn Gwynne and Shylock by Trevor Peacock. Julian Rhind-Tutt is Bassanio, and Bill Nighy is Antonio. Language: English. Narrator: Trevor Peacock, Bill Nighy, Haydn Gwynne, Julian Rhind-Tutt. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/blak/006620/bk_blak_006620_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Measure for Measure: The Arkangel Shakespeare, Hörbuch, Digital, 148min
    Telling his followers he is leaving the city on affairs of state, the Duke of Vienna appoints the puritanical Angelo to govern in his absence. Will Angelo prove as virtuous as he seems once power is in his hands? Roaming the city disguised as a friar, the duke looks on as Angelo's lust for the virtuous Isabella sweeps him into the corruption he has so sternly condemned in others. The duke's manipulation at last produces a happy ending for this dark comedy, with its brilliant exploration of the themes of justice and mercy. Roger Allam plays the duke and Simon Russell Beale is Angelo. Isabella is played by Stella Gonet. Language: English. Narrator: Simon Russell Beale, Roger Allam, Stella Gonet. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/blak/006634/bk_blak_006634_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    A Midsummer Night's Dream: Arkangel Shakespeare, Hörbuch, Digital, 138min
    Shakespeare's most imaginative and merry play is set in an enchanted wood amidst fairies and sprites. When Oberon, King of the Fairies, uses his magic upon four runaway lovers in a midsummer wood outside Athens, chaos ensues. Who really loves whom? Meanwhile, a band of well-meaning but bungling local actors have their rehearsal sabotaged by the mischievous Puck, who bewitches their leader, Bottom, and Titania, the Fairy Queen. The result is a lively and anarchic comedy which can only be resolved by an elaborate disentangling of spells. Hermia is played by Amanda Root, Oberon by David Harewood, and Bottom by Roy Hudd. Language: English. Narrator: Amanda Root, David Harewood, Roy Hudd. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/blak/006608/bk_blak_006608_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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