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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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On the CD: Hear 21 great performances including Peter Finch (1963), Kenneth Branagh (1999), and Antony Sher (1984), all as Richard III

    See photographs from notable productions:

    • Claire Bloom and Laurence Olivier from his 1955 movie
    • Stacey Keach (Shakespeare Theatre Company) and Peter Dinklage (Public Theater)

    Read essays and commentary with insights from:

    • Antony Sher on his landmark portrayal of Richard in 1984
    • Lois Potter on two McKellen productions: the 1990 National Theatre production and the 1995 film

     

    Table of Contents

    About Sourcebooks MediaFusion
    About the Text
    On the CD
    Featured Audio Productions
    Note from the Series Editors

    The Plantagenet Dynasties (1216-1485)

    In Production: Richard III through the Years 
    by William Proctor Williams

    As Performed: By the casts of the National Theatre in London (1990) and film (1995) based on that production
    by Lois Potter

    “Determined to be a Villain”: Richard III in Popular Culture
    by Douglas Lanier

    Richard III
    by William Shakespeare

    Actor Speaks: Antony Sher on his Richard III
    by Antony Sher

    A Voice Coach’s Perspective on Shakespeare
    by Andrew Wade

    In the Age of Shakespeare
    by Thomas Garvey

    About the Online Teaching Resources
    Acknowledgments
    Audio Credits
    Photo Credits
    About the Contributors
     
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