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The Head That Wears a Crown
- Speeches For Royal Men by William Shakespeare
- Narrated by: Alan Cumming
- Length: 45 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Internationally acclaimed actor and Tony Award winner, Alan Cumming performs Shakespeare’s most important and beloved royal speeches, including "To be or not to be", "Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow", "Now is the winter of our discontent", "O that this too sullied flesh would melt" and more. All the speeches were personally chosen by Cumming. Michael Boyd adds, "Cumming brings to Shakespeare the lyricism of a genuine singer, the sharp edge of a wicked comic, and the embodied intelligence of a major actor."
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story3 out of 5 stars
- EmilyK
- 03-11-18
out of context speeches
Really enjoyed Cumming's rendition of major Shakespeare speeches. That said, the speeches were presented entirely out of context, without even a title, let alone an explanation of the context. I have enough background that I could recognize most/all but wouldn't be at all helpful for someone just getting to know Shakespeare. This is unfortunate, since it would be much more inspiring in context.
3 people found this helpful
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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Performance2 out of 5 stars
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Story3 out of 5 stars
- Lizatish
- 08-12-14
Can't recommend this one
Is there anything you would change about this book?
The speeches need to have the name of the play and scene listed before each track. The listener isn't given any kind of information that would provide a context for what they are listening to.
Would you be willing to try another one of Alan Cumming’s performances?
Not likely. I thought he drifted into overacting on nearly every speech.
Could you see The Head That Wears a Crown being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?
No. It is a collection of speeches.
Any additional comments?
I would recommend Shakespeare's Original Pronunciation instead.
1 person found this helpful
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- Narrated by: Andrew Scott, Patricia Routledge - introduction
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- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 46
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 41
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Story5 out of 5 stars 41
The Beatrix Potter Collection is perfect for introducing a new generation to the magic of her adored classic stories. Featuring her much-loved children’s tales and showcasing some of the most recognisable characters in English literature, it will enthral and entertain young listeners whilst providing warm nostalgia for those already acquainted.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I love Peter Rabbit
- By D.W. on 08-11-19
By: Beatrix Potter
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Catchers
- By: Ben Rock, Bob DeRosa
- Narrated by: Billy Gardell, Herizen Guardiola, Mary Lynn Rajskub, and others
- Length: 2 hrs and 20 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5,374
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 5,027
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 5,006
In Buck Lake, Colorado, the resident dog catcher, Collins, is on the verge of retirement. But something strange lurks in the woods, about to ruin his plans.... After 30 years, Collins is ready to be done with small-town animal control. His replacement, Blair, is a Gen Z vet student who hates mansplaining; they don’t get along. But on the eve of his retirement, Collins gets a call that changes everything. There’s been a report of a vicious wild dog on the loose.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I want more!
- By alex wolf on 10-28-22
By: Ben Rock, and others
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Blink
- A psychological thriller with a killer twist you'll never forget
- By: K. L. Slater
- Narrated by: Lucy Price-Lewis
- Length: 8 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 11,371
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 10,397
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 10,354
Three years ago Toni's five-year-old daughter, Evie, disappeared after leaving school. The police have never been able to find her. There were no witnesses, no CCTV, no trace. But Toni believes her daughter is alive. And as she begins to silently piece together her memories, the full story of the past begins to reveal itself - and a devastating truth. Toni's mind is trapped in a world of silence. Her only chance to save herself is to manage the impossible: she must find a way to make herself heard. She must find her daughter.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Entertaining
- By Michelle Harder on 05-09-17
By: K. L. Slater
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Liar
- By: K. L. Slater
- Narrated by: Lucy Price-Lewis
- Length: 8 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 14,235
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 13,028
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 12,975
How far would you go to protect your family? Single dad Ben is doing his best to raise his children, with the help of his devoted mother, Judi. And then Ben meets Amber. Everyone thinks this is a perfect match for Ben, but Judi isn't so sure.... There's just something about Amber that doesn't add up. Ben can't see why his mother dislikes his new girlfriend. And Amber doesn't want Judi anywhere near her new family. Amber just wants Ben and the children.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Loved It!
- By TC on 07-03-17
By: K. L. Slater
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Anne of Green Gables
- By: Lucy Maud Montgomery
- Narrated by: anonymous
- Length: 9 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1
Anne of Green Gables is a 1908 novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery (published as L. M. Montgomery). Written for all ages, it has been considered a classic children's novel since the mid-20th century. Set in the late 19th century, the novel recounts the adventures of Anne Shirley, an 11-year-old orphan girl, who is sent by mistake to two middle-aged siblings, Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, who had originally intended to adopt a boy to help them on their farm in the fictional town of Avonlea in Prince Edward Island, Canada.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Anne of Green Gables
- By Christie DeOliveira on 03-06-23
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See How They Run
- A Novella
- By: Rachel Howzell Hall
- Narrated by: Imani Parks
- Length: 2 hrs and 48 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 8,047
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 7,438
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 7,411
Still mourning the death of her own fiancée, Lauren Hudson must put on a brave face for her family as they gather in Zion National Park for her brother’s wedding. He’s co-founded a “glamping” (glamorous camping) start-up with Sadie, the soon-to-be bride whom the rest of the Hudsons have yet to meet, and they’re hosting their small destination wedding for their nearest and dearest right on their own campgrounds.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Stereotyping
- By Anonymous User on 04-11-22
![Dracula [Audible Edition] Audiobook By Bram Stoker cover art](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ef+s6y42L._SL320_FMwebp_.jpg)
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Dracula [Audible Edition]
- By: Bram Stoker
- Narrated by: Alan Cumming, Tim Curry, Simon Vance, and others
- Length: 15 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 33,283
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 30,178
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 30,087
The modern audience hasn't had a chance to truly appreciate the unknowing dread that readers would have felt when reading Bram Stoker's original 1897 manuscript. Most modern productions employ campiness or sound effects to try to bring back that gothic tension, but we've tried something different. By returning to Stoker's original storytelling structure - a series of letters and journal entries voiced by Jonathan Harker, Dr. Van Helsing, and other characters - with an all-star cast of narrators, we've sought to recapture its originally intended horror and power.
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5 out of 5 stars
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IS THAT NOT SO?
- By Jim "The Impatient" on 11-05-15
By: Bram Stoker
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We Own Tonight
- By: Corinne Michaels
- Narrated by: Zachary Webber, Andi Arndt
- Length: 8 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 9,636
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 8,888
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 8,854
I'm not a one-night stand kind of woman. I'm especially not the woman who has a few drinks at a concert and ends up in bed with my childhood celebrity crush, Eli Walsh. However, that's exactly where I find myself. What's a girl to do after a drunken mistake? Run. I grab my clothes and get away from the powerful, irresistible, and best-sex-of-my-life superstar as fast as I can.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Andi!!!!
- By Hilary on 09-25-17
By: Corinne Michaels
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The Gray Man
- By: Mark Greaney
- Narrated by: Jay Snyder
- Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 22,198
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 19,394
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 19,334
Court Gentry is known as The Gray Man—a legend in the covert realm, moving silently from job to job, accomplishing the impossible, and then fading away. And he always hits his target. But there are forces more lethal than Gentry in the world. And in their eyes, Gentry has just outlived his usefulness. Now, he is going to prove that for him, there's no gray area between killing for a living-and killing to stay alive.
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2 out of 5 stars
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They Run, They Fight, They Run Some More
- By David on 04-21-12
By: Mark Greaney
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The Silent Ones
- By: K. L. Slater
- Narrated by: Lucy Price-Lewis
- Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 14,639
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 13,299
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 13,235
When 10-year-old cousins Maddy and Brianna are arrested for a terrible crime, Maddy’s mother, Juliet, cannot believe it. How could her bright, joyful daughter be capable of such a thing? As the small village community recoils in horror, the pressure of the tragedy blows Juliet and her sister’s lives apart. And things get even worse when their daughters retreat into a self-imposed silence. Can anyone reach Maddy and discover the truth before her fate is sealed? Juliet is crushed. Nothing will ever be the same for her darling girl.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Duh I need Cpt Obvious to be my bestie
- By Shots RN on 10-04-19
By: K. L. Slater
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The Girlfriend
- By: K.L. Slater
- Narrated by: Clare Corbett
- Length: 8 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 534
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 492
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 489
The doorbell rings, just days after my beloved husband’s sudden death. I don’t recognise the woman on our doorstep, with her blonde highlights, a diamond bracelet identical to my own and a bouncing baby boy in her arms. As I show her inside, I notice her eyes grow wide as she takes in our spacious hallway, and the big squashy sofas that we all used to pile on. She glances at the silver-framed family photos and my little daughter hiding behind my skirts. She looks at me, her blue eyes serious. ‘I’m sorry’ she says. ‘I am your husband’s girlfriend. And this is his son.'
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3 out of 5 stars
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Uh, what?
- By Karyn Cavanaugh on 02-22-23
By: K.L. Slater
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The Secret Garden
- By: Frances Hodgson Burnett
- Narrated by: Carrie Hope Fletcher
- Length: 7 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 6,368
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 5,740
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Story5 out of 5 stars 5,704
Mary Lennox starts her life as an unhappy victim of circumstance. After the loss of her parents, she moves to rural Yorkshire to live with a distant uncle where she resents the wildness of the countryside. At first, she struggles to find a place in this new existence. Although unsure about her surroundings and its occupants, through the gentle guidance of the maid she gradually becomes interested in the story of Mrs Craven, who apparently used to spend her time in a garden at the house, the key to which has vanished.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fabulous
- By Lady Lightning on 05-19-20