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King Lear

Written by: William Shakespeare
Narrated by: full cast
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Blackstone Audio is proud to present the Oregon Shakespeare Festival's 2013 production of King Lear, Shakespeare's dark yet brilliant tragedy of madness and betrayal, directed by artistic director Bill Rauch. This stunning work of audio theater, fully dramatized with performances by the OSF cast, is a must-listen.

Ambition is thickerthan blood …

King Lear is ready to turn his realm over to his three daughters. His plan is simple: Give the biggest piece to the daughter who loves him most. But honeyed words and hubris blind Lear to the true motives of those around him, plunging king and kingdom into a hell of treachery, madness, and unspeakable acts - with consequences that reveal the worst and best in human nature.
Public Domain (P)2014 Blackstone Audio
Classics Drama & Plays
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A classic story.

King Lear is an amazing piece of literature that can still keep the readers attention. The narrators/cast preform excellently; using deep emotion while remaining clear and understandable. My only complaints are that they used modern day special effects (the sound of a heart monitor, a car, and other devices) and they skipped over some lines and smaller parts in the play. Overall though, it is a good listen.

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The mad king!

The actors certainly got into character. This was a lively tale told passionately. Very dramatic

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