Richard III by William Shakespeare audiobook.
Step into the shadowy corridors of 15th-century England and experience William Shakespeare’s darkest, most electrifying history play as you’ve never heard it before: in a rich, fully dramatized audiobook that breathes life into every poisonous word. From the moment Richard, Duke of Gloucester, hatches his ruthle ... Show More
Jun 24
Shorty McCabe by Sewell Ford ~ Full Audiobook
Shorty McCabe by Sewell Ford audiobook. Step into the rugged frontier of Civil War–era Texas with Sewell Ford’s Shorty McCabe, a heart-pounding tale of a boy courier turned reluctant hero whose destiny is written in gunpowder, sand, and stolen love letters. When seventeen-year-ol ... Show More
7h 4m
Apr 2021
EP01 - In the Middle of a Murder | Shakespeare, "Macbeth"
Macbeth, Act Two, Scene Two. In the inaugural episode of Professing Literature we examine a conversation held in the aftermath of one of literature’s most famous murders. Macbeth has just stabbed a king to gain a throne he will never sit upon securely. His tense exchange of wo ... Show More
1h 5m
Nov 2023
Richard Schoch, "Shakespeare’s House: A Window onto his Life and Legacy" (Bloomsbury, 2023)
In the wide realm of Shakespeare worship, the house in Stratford-upon-Avon where William Shakespeare was born in 1564 – known colloquially as the 'Birthplace' – remains the chief shrine. It's not as romantic as Anne Hathaway's thatched cottage, it's not where he wrote any of his ... Show More
59m 26s
Nov 2024
Macbeth | Sleep Story for Grown Ups | Classic Literature | Shakespeare Bedtime Sleep Stories
Story Time! Be swept into the misty highlands of Scotland with a serene retelling of Shakespeare ’s Macbeth. Experience the timeless tale of ambition, prophecy, and destiny, softened and reimagined to bring you peace and relaxation. Let this poetic journey gently lull you into a ... Show More
41m 14s
Apr 21
932. What is so great about Shakespeare? 🎭 (with Mum & Dad)
In this episode I talk to my parents about the topic of William Shakespeare. We discuss the enduring appeal and significance of William Shakespeare's work, biographical details of his life, the key themes in Shakespeare’s plays, and the impact of his language on modern English. W ... Show More
1h 30m
Nov 2024
The Tyrant, the usurper and the hero | Henry V: hero
Henry V only had a short reign, but his legacy looms large over the medieval landscape. Remembered as a heroic warrior king, who bested the French at Harfleur then marched his forces to victory at Agincourt, few monarchs have such a distinguished reputation. But 'Prince Hal' wasn ... Show More
50m 33s