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Iago is bitter over the loss of an important job promotion. How can he get revenge? Aha! Nothing could hurt Othello worse than the ruin of his happy marriage.

The plot revolves around four characters: Othello, a Moor and general in the Venetian army; his wife, Desdemona; his lieutenant, Cassio; and his most trusted advisor, Iago. Because of its diverse subjects, namely love, jealousy, racism, and betrayal, Othello remains relevant and valid even today. (A full-cast production.)

Shipwrecked Viola disguises herself as a boy and enters the service of Duke Orsino and falls in love with him. Orsino sends his servant, Cesario (Viola in disguise) to woo the Countess Olivia on his behalf. Olivia cannot love Orsino, but promptly falls in love with his servant, Cesario (Viola).

Twelfth Night is one of Shakespeare’s most amusing works, from the witty dialogue to the amusing scenes that play on themes of gender, class, and honesty. The complex love triangle has served as the inspiration for many comedic books and films over the centuries, and remains amusing to a modern audience.

The story revolves around its two central characters: Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army, and his unfaithful ensign, Iago. This is one of the most prolific Shakespeare works, featuring themes of passion, jealousy, love, betrayal, revenge and repentance. This edition of Othello is an adaptation of Shakespeare's eponymous drama, narrated in plain modern English, capturing the very essence and key elements of the original Shakespeare work. Read in English, unabridged.

King Lear has lived a long and difficult life as a king and decides that he wants to retire of his duties. To absolve himself of power, Lear decides to split his kingdom among his three daughters based on their affections toward him. While two of his daughters flatter their father and declare their fealty and respect, his third daughter refuses to flatter his ego and declares that she only loves him because he is her father. This disrespect causes Lear to leave her nothing.

A short story from the British Library Crime Classic collection Final Acts. During a production of Hamlet, the actress playing the Queen is poisoned with cyanide. With castmates under suspicion, private detective Francis Quarles must unravel the threads of the Shakespeare play to find the murderer.

Othello is a tragedy play by William Shakespeare, written in the middle of his career in 1603. The story follows Othello, a general in the Venetian army, and Iago, a treacherous soldier who conspires against him to make him believe that his wife is unfaithful.

William Shakespeares Macbeth zählt zu den größten Tragödien der Weltliteratur. Diese besondere Hörbuch-Edition präsentiert das vollständige Drama erstmals in einer zweisprachigen Fassung: Jeder Akt wird zunächst in deutscher Übersetzung und anschließend im englischen Original vorgetragen. So entsteht ein einzigartiges Hörerlebnis, das literarischen Genuss mit einem unmittelbaren Vergleich beider Sprachfassungen verbindet. Die vollständigen Bühnenanweisungen (Stage Directions) werden ebenso mitgelesen wie die Namen der jeweiligen Figuren vor ihren Einsätzen.

Hamlet is one of the most influential and psychologically profound works in world literature. In this complete and unabridged audiobook edition, William Shakespeare's great tragedy unfolds in its full dramatic richness—performed in English by a single narrator, with all stage directions included and every character clearly announced before speaking. After the sudden death of the King of Denmark, Prince Hamlet returns home to find his mother remarried to his uncle Claudius, who has claimed the throne.

Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy written early in the career of playwright William Shakespeare about two young "star-cross'd lovers" whose untimely deaths ultimately unite their feuding families. Read by an all star cast that include Albert Finney and Claire Bloom this audio recording is a...

This edition of King Lear is an adaptation of Shakespeare's eponymous tragedy. The story depicts the gradual descent into madness of the title character after he disposes of his kingdom, giving bequests to two of his three daughters based on their flattery of him, bringing tragic consequences for all. Narrated in plain modern English, capturing the very essence and key elements of Shakespeare's original drama. Read in English, unabridged.

Twelfth Night centres on the twins Viola and Sebastian, who are separated in a shipwreck. Viola, disguised as Cesario, falls in love with Duke Orsino, who in turn is in love with the Countess Olivia. Upon meeting Viola, Countess Olivia falls in love with her, thinking she is a man.

This edition of Romeo and Juliet is an adaptation of Shakespeare's eponymous play, the incredible romantic story full of passion and wisdom retold in plain modern English, capturing the very essence and key elements of the original Shakespeare's drama.

Shipwrecked on the shores of Illyria, Viola assumes the role of a male page to Duke Orsino. The Duke sends Viola, now disguised as ‘Cesario’ to press his suit with the beautiful Olivia–who promptly falls in love with Cesario. Confusion reigns until the truth is untangled and true love triumphs.

Sherlock Holmes und Dr. Watson werden von Inspektor Lestrade zu einem Fall am Court Theatre hinzugezogen: Ein prominenter Schauspieler der Londoner Shakespeare-Gesellschaft wurde nach einer Probe leblos auf der Bühne gefunden.

Sherlock Holmes und Dr. Watson werden von Inspektor Lestrade zu einem Fall am Court Theatre hinzugezogen: Ein prominenter Schauspieler der Londoner Shakespeare-Gesellschaft wurde nach einer Probe leblos auf der Bühne gefunden.

Sherlock Holmes und Dr. Watson werden von Inspektor Lestrade zu einem Fall am Court Theatre hinzugezogen: Ein prominenter Schauspieler der Londoner Shakespeare-Gesellschaft wurde nach einer Probe leblos auf der Bühne gefunden.

Delve into the intricate tapestry of human emotion and moral complexity that defines the essence of tragedy in "Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark (version 4)." This podcast invites listeners to explore themes of ambition, revenge, and the haunting specter of guilt that permeates literature across the ages. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that reflects the profound struggles of characters facing existential dilemmas, familial strife, and the quest for truth amidst a backdrop of deception and despair. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that examine ...

The more he gains, the more he has to lose. William Shakespeare is moving up in the world, his name respected both at court and the theatre. Accepted by Queen Elizabeth, he is trusted to write plays for her, so long as she likes them... When one of the queen's ladies-in-waiting is found dead...