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4 out of 5 stars
By
Todd
on
10-16-08
Highly recommended
Excellent audio recording of the tragi-comedy by the Royal Shakespeare Company. Taped/recorded 1961. Don't worry about the age, though--this is timeless material.
Gielgud's Angelo is terrific, especially during II. iv.'s proposition scene.
The audio quality is fine, but not lavish. Sound effects are limited to cathedral bells to announce scene transitions, some pacing steps, the fumbling of locks, and not much more. Yet that is as it should be.
The best aspect of the recording is the exceedingly crisp enunciation by the actors. These were consummate professionals who knew how to wring the meaning of Shakespeare's complex lines. I have gained many insights into the play through this recording that would not have been possible from the printed page.
The best "measure" of this product's quality is that I can't seem to get away from it. Lately, it has been my constant commuting companion.
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5 out of 5 stars
By
L. Tripp
on
11-08-16
An interesting story with a bit confusing end.
I enjoyed this book, however the ending has me perplexed. I am not sure why Shakespeare decided to end it the way he did. It almost feels unfinished.
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