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Ros King

Ros King is Professor of English at the University of Southampton. An editor as well as musician and theatre director, she is a specialist on Shakespeare and performance.

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Title:: Shakespeare (MP3)
Series:: Bolinda Beginner Guides
Written by:: Ros King
Read by:: Robert Meldrum
Format:: Unabridged MP3 CD Audio Book
Number of CDs:: 1
Duration:: 7 hours 19 minutes
MP3 size:: 318 MB
Published:: June 01 2012
Available Date:: June 28 2012
Age Category:: Adult
ISBN:: 9781743105276
Genres:: Non-fiction; Performing Arts; Shakespeare; Writer
Publisher:: Bolinda audio

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"Ros King has produced a superb introduction, not just to Shakespeare's skill and significance but to the rich playfulness in which his works engage us. This is a beginner's guide from which most experts could learn a great deal too."
Michael Dobson, Professor of Shakespeare Studies at Birkbeck and editor of The Oxford Companion to Shakespeare

"I love this book... infinitely accessible... A fantastic introduction to students of Shakespeare, at the same time a fun and delicious refreshing course for actors, directors, and scholars working on Shakespeare's plays... King is a breath of fresh air."
Danny Scheie, actor, director, and Professor of Drama at the University of California, Santa Cruz.

Bringing Shakespeare back to life.

Whether the fault of tedious teachers or hammy actors, Shakespeare is often seen as dry and impenetrable. In this fast-paced introduction, Ros King sets out to remind us of the sheer beauty and sophistication that can make Shakespeare’s works a joy for any audience. Exploring his invention and wit, along with his uncanny characterisation, King argues archaic language should be no barrier to the modern reader. This guide summarises the Bard’s life and background, detailing his plays and poetry in such a way that they are made accessible enough for everyone to admire.