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Shakespeare

The Biography, Aspiring Spirit: From Stratford to London, Volume I

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Written by: Peter Ackroyd
Narrated by: Simon Callow
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 Peter Ackroyd's insightful new biography positions Shakespeare in the close context of his world. In this way, Ackroyd not only richly conjures up the texture of Shakespeare's life, but also imparts an amazing amount of vivid, interesting material about place, period and background. Walk with Ackroyd through sixteenth century London and Stratford as he uncovers the intimate circumstances of Shakespeare's life. Discover the theatrical world in which Shakespeare had his being, not just Shakespeare the actor but the other actors, playwrights, and managers that surrounded him. And journey to Stratford to meet Shakespeare the family man, whose private life had such an impact on his work that the strongest bond in his plays is always between father and daughter.©2005 Peter Ackroyd (P)2005 Random House Audiobooks Entertainment & Celebrities
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"It is always a pleasure to hear Callow on audio-book duty, and his special vocal blend of delicacy and authority is ideal for this thoroughly researched and intensely imagined biography of England's premier dramatist... It is a stunning achievement, full of fascinating insights and information.' ( Sunday Times Audio Book of the Week)

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