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[THE SOURCEBOOKS SHAKESPEARE] HELPS STUDENTS:

BETTER UNDERSTAND SHAKESPEARE'S LANGUAGE,

VISUALIZE THE PLAYS, OVERCOME THEIR INTIMIDATION,

AND BE MORE ENGAGED.

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Praise for [The Sourcebooks Shakespeare]

 “The series will be immensely useful for A-level Drama, Theatre Studies and English Literature students as well as for undergraduates and for teachers at all levels.”
- Jo Klaces, Times Educational Supplement, June 27, 2007

“The emphasis on performance constantly sets these books apart from other Shakespeare editions, and interesting photographs from historic and contemporary productions offer an unprecedented view of Shakespeare on the stage and in film. The emphasis on performance certainly makes these editions more accessible and more meaningful than other text-only versions.”
- BookReview.com

“For the student, they provide an excellent introduction to the play's major themes and a platform from which any novice (or expert) can explore the text.”
- BookReview.com

“The really exciting feature of these editions is the audio CD…Extremely useful for instructors who want their students to think about differing interpretations of the lines.  Good purchases for schools in which these plays are a part of the curriculum.”
- School Library Journal, Starred Review

“A stunning undertaking.”
- AudioFile magazine

“With the number of film adaptations of Shakespeare’s works in recent years, public libraries should seriously consider acquiring this series.”
- Carolyn M. Mulac, Chicago Public Library, in Library Journal

“Marvelous editions…They should go down a treat with all sorts of kids, large and small…Honored to be in such august company.”
- Janet Suzman, acclaimed actress and director

“Attractive, very readable, filled with great photos…A great contribution to educators, laymen, students and Shakespeare enthusiasts.”
- Nancy Becker, president and cofounder, The Shakespeare Society

“Another cool book-and-disc combo, these editions of the bard’s beloveds offer the full illustrated text with an audio CD sporting numerous key scenes.  A great idea.”
- Library Journal

“Marvelous…Highly recommended.”
- Booklist (starred review)

 
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For University and College Faculty:

  • How professors are using [THE SOURCEBOOKS SHAKESPEARE] in the classroom

For Teachers:

  • Using audio in the classroom
  • Using audio in the classroom handout
  • Using audio in the classroom worksheet

Each Sourcebooks Shakespeare play contains:

  • FREE Audio CD with speeches from noted performers including Judi Dench, Kenneth Branagh, John Gielgud and Orson Welles, with narration by Sir Derek Jacobi
  • Newly edited text of the play with notes, commentary, and audio line references on facing page
  • Numerous photographs and images from notable productions
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Praise for [The Sourcebooks Shakespeare]:

  • The Times Educational Supplement
  • School Library Journal
  • BookReview.com
  • Audiofile Magazine
  • Nancy Becker, president and cofounder of The Shakespeare Society
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