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Julius Caesar: The Arkangel Shakespeare
- Narrated by: Michael Feast, John Bowe, Adrian Lester
- Length: 2 hrs and 26 mins
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- Release date: 05-13-14
- Language: English
- Publisher: Arkangel
Regular price: $17.47
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Telling his followers he is leaving the city on affairs of state, the Duke of Vienna appoints the puritanical Angelo to govern in his absence. Will Angelo prove as virtuous as he seems once power is in his hands? Roaming the city disguised as a friar, the duke looks on as Angelo's lust for the virtuous Isabella sweeps him into the corruption he has so sternly condemned in others. The duke's manipulation at last produces a happy ending for this dark comedy, with its brilliant exploration of the themes of justice and mercy.
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Publisher's Summary
At the heart of this tragic history is one of Shakespeare's most noble characters, the statesman Brutus, who is caught in a devastating conflict between private affection and public duty.
Julius Caesar has become the most powerful man in the Rome. Does his power now threaten the very existence of the Republic itself? A conspiracy is hatched, one that will have fatal consequences not only for Caesar and the conspirators but for the future history of the ancient world.
Brutus is played by John Bowe and Mark Antony by Adrian Lester. Michael Feast is Caesar.
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- 1624
- 06-15-15
Riveting!
This was a pleasure to listen to.
I will listen again soon as there is always something more in Shakespeare to grab with every new hearing.
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- Jesse Michaels
- 08-25-17
Great in every way
Fantastic performances. Thought I recognize one of the guys from Game of Thrones in the cast but not sure. You can't go wrong with these Arcángel additions. In fact BBCand Folger Shakespeare are also both great. Enjoy the Bard.
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- Joey Dean
- 07-23-17
Superb Production
I found this production enthralling. Extremely well cast, well acted and brilliantly produced. Highly recommended.
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