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From School Library Journal
Grade 9 Up-William Shakespeare''s comedy of disguised and deceptive love is entertainingly brought to listeners on these high-quality audiocassettes. Using the complete text from the New Cambridge Shakespeare text, the production presents a full cast of accomplished Shakespearean actors and actresses who skillfully convey the emotion and meaning, confusion and humor of this popular play. When twins Sebastian and Viola are shipwrecked and separated off the coast of Illyria, each believes the other is dead. Viola disguises herself as a boy, becomes a page of Duke Orsinio, and falls in love with him. The Duke is hopelessly in love with Olivia, but she is in the process of mourning her brother''s death and becomes infatuated with Viola as she/he delivers messages for the Duke. When Sebastian shows up, Olivia confuses him with the Duke''s page (Olivia) and marries the astonished young man. All is cleared up eventually when Viola and Sebatian meet and recognize each other. In the midst of all of this romantic confusion, servants and family members provide comic relief with their pompous, pretentious, and sometimes inebriated behavior. Early English music and excellent sound effects are sparingly included, yet add greatly to this performance. Reading along with the text is optional as the production moves at an easy-to-follow pace, and characterizations are clear and captivating. A booklet with background and a synopsis of the play, photos and descriptions of each cast member, and starting points for each scene on the proper tape side is a useful addition. For its entertainment value or as a supplement to the curriculum, this excellent audioplay is highly recommended.
Marilyn Higgins, Metuchen High School, NJ
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From AudioFile
Shakespeare''s romantic comedy is directed by Nicolas Soames. Disguised as a boy, Viola, a shipwrecked maiden, enters the service of Duke Orsino, with whom she falls in love. He, however, loves Olivia and sends Viola to woo her for him. The cast makes the play easy to follow and has fun with the complications and the comic characters, Sir Andrew Aguecheek and Sir Toby Belch, the inflated Malvolio, and the sarcastic Feste.Y.R. AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Discusses the plot, characters, and historical background of the Shakespeare play.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From the Publisher
Set in a topsy-turvy world like a holiday revel, this comedydevises a romantic plot around separated twins, misplaced passions, andmistaken identity.Juxtaposed to it is the satirical story of aself-deluded steward who dreams of becoming "Count Malvolio" only toreceive his comeuppance at the hands of the merrymakers he wishes tosuppress.The two plots combine to create a farce touched withmelancholy, mixed throughout with seductively beautiful explorations onthe themes of love and time, and the play ends, not with laughter, butwith a clown''s sad song.--This text refers to the Paperback edition.
From the Inside Flap
Set in a topsy-turvy world like a holiday revel, this comedy devises a romantic plot around separated twins, misplaced passions, and mistaken identity. Juxtaposed to it is the satirical story of a self-deluded steward who dreams of becoming "Count Malvolio" only to receive his comeuppance at the hands of the merrymakers he wishes to suppress. The two plots combine to create a farce touched with melancholy, mixed throughout with seductively beautiful explorations on the themes of love and time, and the play ends, not with laughter, but with a clown''s sad song.--This text refers to the Paperback edition.
From the Back Cover
Twelfth Night is an occasion for revelry and reversals.Confusions of identity and gender abound as Viola, dressed as a pagefor her lovelorn Count, accidentally woos Olivia for herself.One ofShakespeare''s last "festive" comedies, Twelfth Night invites theaudience into its holiday world while it questions this same dramaticstructure.This authoritative edition, one of the most vital editionsavailable, includes facing-page text and notes, a chronology ofShakespeare''s life and times, and a rich selection of critical andtheatrical responses to each play over the centuries. Everyman''sedition also offers a unique foreword discussing performance of theplay by Alec McCowen.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. 作者简介
John F. Andrews recently completed a 19-volume edition, TheGuild Shakespeare, for the Doubleday Book and Music Club. He is also theeditor of a three-volume reference set, William Shakespeare: His World,His Work, His Influence, and the former editor of the journal theShakespeare Quarterly (1974-1985). From 1974 to 1984 he was Director ofAcademic Programs at the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington and theChairman of the Folger Institute.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
| 出版社 | Signet Classics |
|---|---|
| 作者 | 威廉?莎士比亚 (William Shakespeare) |