Hamlet
(CD Audiobook)

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Published:
[Germany?] : Naxos AudioBooks, p2006.
Format:
CD Audiobook
Physical Desc:
3 sound discs (ca. 3 hr., 26 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Lexile measure:
1390L
Status:

Description

Sir John Gielgud's portrayal of Hamlet is the hallmark of all Hamlets. This remarkable recording captures one of his finest performances. The passion, mental turmoil, and frustration are vividly portrayed, both intensely moving and disturbing. Gielgud's performance is touched by wit and moments of comic brilliance. His masterful command of Shakespeare's poetry flows effortlessly; he becomes Hamlet.

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Language:
English
ISBN:
9626344172, 9789626344170
UPC:
9789626344170
Lexile measure:
1390

Notes

General Note
"John Gielgud's classic 1948 recording."
General Note
Compact discs.
Participants/Performers
John Gielgud (Hamlet); Marian Spencer (Gertrude); Andrew Cruickshank (Claudius); Celia Johnson (Ophelia).
Description
Sir John Gielgud's portrayal of Hamlet is the hallmark of all Hamlets. This remarkable recording captures one of his finest performances. The passion, mental turmoil, and frustration are vividly portrayed, both intensely moving and disturbing. Gielgud's performance is touched by wit and moments of comic brilliance. His masterful command of Shakespeare's poetry flows effortlessly; he becomes Hamlet.

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Citations

APA Citation (style guide)

Shakespeare, W., & Gielgud, J. (2006). Hamlet. [Germany?], Naxos AudioBooks.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 and John Gielgud. 2006. Hamlet. [Germany?], Naxos AudioBooks.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 and John Gielgud, Hamlet. [Germany?], Naxos AudioBooks, 2006.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Shakespeare, William and John Gielgud. Hamlet. [Germany?], Naxos AudioBooks, 2006.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.

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