Description:Among Shakespeare's plays, "Hamlet" is considered by many his masterpiece. Among actors, the role of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, is considered the jewel in the crown of a triumphant theatrical career. Now Kenneth Branagh plays the leading role and co-directs a brillant ensemble performance. Three generations of legendary leadAmong Shakespeare's plays, "Hamlet" is considered by many his masterpiece. Among actors, the role of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, is considered the jewel in the crown of a triumphant theatrical career. Now Kenneth Branagh plays the leading role and co-directs a brillant ensemble performance. Three generations of legendary leading actors, many of whom first assembled for the Oscar-winning film "Henry" V, gather here to perform the rarely heard complete version of the play. This clear, subtly nuanced, stunning dramatization, presented by The Renaissance Theatre Company in association with "Bbc" Broadcasting, features such luminaries as Sir John Gielgud, Derek Jacobi, Emma Thompson and Christopher Ravenscroft. It combines a full cast with stirring music and sound effects to bring this magnificent Shakespearen classic vividly to life. Revealing new riches with each listening, this production of "Hamlet" is an invaluable aid for students, teachers and all true lovers of Shakespeare -- a recording to be treasured for decades to come.... (more)(less)
Manufacturer : Washington Square Press Release date : 1 August 1992 ISBN-10 : 067172262X |
ISBN-13: 9780671722623
"The latest Shakespeare I've read - Hamlet is apparently one of the most difficult (or the most difficult) characters to play because he is so complicated. I can understand why. I'm still not sure if he truly went mad or if he simply put on an 'antic disposition.' There are some good lines in that one, though. To be, or not to be..."
"“This goodly frame, the earth, seems to me a sterile promontory, this most excellent canopy, the air, look you, this brave o'erhanging firmament, this majestical roof fretted with golden fire, why, it appears no other thing to me than a foul and pestilent congregation of vapours. What a piece of work is a man! how noble in reason! how infinite in faculty! in form and moving how express and admirable! in action how like an angel! in apprehension how like a god! the beauty of the world! the para"
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"Shakespearen kieli kyllä todellakin on ihan saatanan upeeta (en tosin lukenu tätä alkuperäiskielellä, se menee jo liian vaikeeks) ja tää on kaikin puolin kyllä ansainnu klassikkostatuksensa, ihan uskomaton.
Haluun joskus nähdä tän jossain Lontoon mahtiteatterissa esitettynä."
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