What made his plays timeless was the themes he used which are still relevant today. His famous works include Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Hamlet, Julius Caesar, and Macbeth. The prolific writer wrote over 30 plays, two narrative poems, and 154 sonnets, some of which were histories, comedies, or tragedies. Many readers and writers think highly of William Shakespeare, that his quotes on writing share the same popularity as his written pieces.Įnglish poet, actor, and playwright William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England, on April 1564. His enduring works prove the universal appeal he possesses as a writer-that present and future generations will find them relevant despite having written many years ago.
He’s undeniably the most famous playwright in the world, considered by many as the most exceptional dramatist of all time. The works are ordered alphabetically.William Shakespeare’s reputation and legacy continue to resonate through the centuries. The Marlowe has performed annually at Cambridge Arts Theatre since its opening in 1936 and continues to produce some of the finest actors of their generations. The Marlowe was founded in 1907 with a mission to focus on effective delivery of verse, respect the integrity of texts and rescue neglected plays by Shakespeare’s contemporaries and the less performed plays of Shakespeare himself.
Performed by an incredible array of the 20th century’s greatest actors, Ian McKellen, Timothy West, Diana Rigg, Derek Jacobi, Roy Dotrice, Prunella Scales and many others can be heard in these recordings.Īll of the Shakespeare plays within the Argo Classics catalogue are performed by the Marlowe Dramatic Society and Professional Players.
This collection includes all 37 plays, four narrative poems and the sonnets. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly remastered stories are now available to download for the first time.įor the first time, the complete works of Shakespeare are available to download as one. William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present Argo Classics, a historic catalogue of classic prose and verse read by some of the world’s most renowned voices.
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