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A YEAR IN THE LIFE OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE 1599 ON CD. Written and read by author, James Shapiro, this is an intimate history of Shakespeare, following him through a single year that changed not only his fortunes but the course of literature. In this year, we follow what he reads and writes, what he sees, and we learn about the people with whom he works as he invests in the new Globe Theatre and creates four of his most famous plays--Henry V, Julius Caesar, As You Like It and Hamlet. The year 1599 was also a big one in Elizabethan history (the Irish Rebellion, Spanish Armada threat and more). This book brings the news and intrigue of the times together with a wonderful evocation of how Shakespeare worked. This audio also includes a selection of scenes from the four subject plays featuring performances by Vanessa Redgrave, Paul Scofield, Ian Holm and many more. Abridged. 7 hours running time. 6 compact discs. Also available in paper edition.

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