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Macbeth (Arkangel Shakespeare)
Three witches predict not only that Macbeth will become king of Scotland, but also that his fellow general, Banquo, will father a succession of Scottish kings — though Banquo himself will never be crowned. When Lady Macbeth persuades her husband to slay King Duncan and seize the throne of Scotland, Macbeth achieves his ambition, but one murder leads to more. Guilt, retribution, and self-destiny are explored in one of Shakespeare's crowning achievements. Performed by Hugh Ross, Harriet Walter, and the Arkangel cast.
Manufacturer: BBC Audiobooks America
Price: $6.94
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| User Reviews |  | Mcbeth Arkangel cd\
rating: 5
The CD brings the play to life especially for young people who may not be accustomed to Shakeaspeare's style. I am home schooling my 15 year old grandson and am a retired teacher who often taught literature in high school. I find that having the student read a few scenes, then discussing those scenes and then following in the text while playing those same scenes for them to listen, makes them realize the depth of the text as well as the beauty of the language.
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Good, but...
rating: 4
I really like this series, but I have to nit-pick a little. Lady Macbeth sounds way too young, and the Scottish accents seem fake. Other than that, it's a good performance of a great play.
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Great Macbeth!
rating: 5
This CD is excellent--the witches are super creepy sounding, and the unabridged text is well performed. Definitely helpful for teaching Macbeth.
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Great for Classroom Use
rating: 5
This series is wonderful if you are a teacher. It really helps students to hear how Shakespeare's words are supposed to flow when spoken by classically trained actors. Students snicker a bit at first when they hear the Scottish accents, but they get used to them quickly and the quality of the recording is excellent. The cheesy music in between acts is irritating, but you learn to ignore it. A fun bit of trivia is that the porter scene is acted by David Tennant who most people know as the current Dr. Who! It's also a treat to be able to listen to Macbeth in my car. Shakespeare makes rush-hour almost tolerable.
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Best Yet!
rating: 5
I've been playing this in a regular senior English class. Many of the students are finally understanding the play. The actors in this cd do a wonderful job interpreting their lines. The Scottish accents are well done. Sound effects make it vivid. It's the best production I've found to date.
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