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The Shakespeare Library

The Shakespeare Library

By: William Shakespeare
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Summary

 Attend, good listener, and lend thine ear to a noble feast of words: a podcast wherein the plays of Shakespeare are spoken whole and unabridged, scene by scene and act by act, that none of their majesty be lost. Here shall kings thunder, lovers sigh, fools jest, and spirits walk by moonlit hour, all in the fullness of their proper speech. Whether thou seekest tragedy, comedy, or histories rich with crown and quarrel, this stage of sound brings the Bard’s immortal works unto thy very chamber.Public domain Drama & Plays
Episodes
  • The Taming of the Shrew Act 2

    The Taming of the Shrew Act 2
    May 4 2026
    In which fair Baptista’s daughters vie for suitors’ favour amidst sharp words and sharper wit, as a bold gentleman named Petruchio arrives with fiery intent to wed the spirited Katherina. The scene unfolds with lively discourse, crafty proposals, and the promise of impending marriages, revealing both tempestuous tempers and cunning designs.
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    22 mins
  • The Taming of the Shrew Act 1

    The Taming of the Shrew Act 1
    May 3 2026
    In which the young Lucentio arrives in Padua, enamoured by fair Bianca yet barred by her elder sister's tempestuous nature, whilst wily plans are set afoot to win favour and outwit obstacles in matters of love and learning. Meanwhile, the bold Petruchio comes seeking fortune and a wife, undeterred by the prospect of a shrewish bride, stirring the humour and intentions of those who dwell within Baptista’s house.
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    29 mins
  • The Taming of the Shrew Induction

    The Taming of the Shrew Induction
    May 2 2026
    In which a drunken tinker named Christopher Sly is cunningly tricked by a lord and his servants into believing he is a nobleman newly awakened from a long slumber, surrounded by attendants and fanciful delights to beguile his senses. The lord, with mirthful intent, prepares Sly to receive a play as a balm for his afflicted mind, setting the stage for a curious tale within a tale.
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    18 mins
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