When a young woman is offered the choice of saving a man's life at the price of her own chastity, what should she do?
The political and moral corruption of Vienna has driven Duke Vincentio into hiding while his deputy governor, Angelo is left to revive the old discipline of civic authority. Angelos First act is to imprison Claudio, a young nobleman who has gotten his betrothed, Juliet, with child.
Under the old laws, this is punishable by death. Angelo next offers Isabella, sister to Claudio and a beautiful young novice about to take her vows, the chance to save her brother's life at the price of her own chastity. Disguised as a friar, the duke returns to manipulate the players and deliver justice in one or Shakespeare's darkest plays concerned with the nature of justice and morality.
Written By : Bill Bryson
Narrated By : Bill Bryson
Published By : Harper Collins UK
Runtime : 6 hours
Categories : Biographical Shakespeare Arts & Drama Autobiography Biographical
Price : $19.25
Bill Bryson's short biography of William Shakespeare for the Eminent Lives series, pairing great subjects with writers known for their strong sensibilities and sharp, lively points of view. More info...
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Written By : William Shakespeare
Narrated By : Full-Cast Production
Published By : BBC Audiobooks Ltd
Runtime : 3 hours
Categories : Shakespeare Dramatizations Classic Literature Drama
Price : $22.75
The stormy passions of Shakespeare's tragedy resonate with powerful emotion in this BBC radio 3 production. More info...
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Written By : William Shakespeare
Narrated By : Full Cast Production
Published By : Select Music & Distribution
Runtime : 2 hours 20 minutes
Categories : Shakespeare
Price : $15.75
This blends several kinds of comedy with a powerful atmosphere of magic and mystery and a satisfying set of contrasts - between city and country, reason and imagination, love and infatuation. More info...
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Written By : William Shakespeare
Narrated By : Full Cast Production
Published By : BBC Audiobooks Ltd
Runtime : 2 hours 20 minutes
Categories : Dramatizations Classic Literature Shakespeare Audio Theater
Price : $18.99
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Written By : William Shakespeare
Narrated By : Full Cast Production
Published By : Harper Collins US
Runtime : 2 hours 55 minutes
Categories : Shakespeare
Price : $17.95 $11.95
One of Shakespeare's final works, Cymbeline uses virtuoso theatrical and poetic means to dramatize a story of marriage imperiled by mistrust and rebuilt in the context of international confllict. More info...
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