Richard Burton reads The Rape of Lucrece
Written by William Shakespeare
Narrated by Richard Burton
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William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare (1564–1616) is arguably the most famous playwright to ever live. Born in England, he attended grammar school but did not study at a university. In the 1590s, Shakespeare worked as partner and performer at the London-based acting company, the King’s Men. His earliest plays were Henry VI and Richard III, both based on the historical figures. During his career, Shakespeare produced nearly 40 plays that reached multiple countries and cultures. Some of his most notable titles include Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet and Julius Caesar. His acclaimed catalog earned him the title of the world’s greatest dramatist.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5It’s a very skilled performance of the abridged text. Excellently done.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Excellently read by Richard Burton. Give that man an Oscar!
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Like Lolita or Paradise Lost, a story in which we see ourselves in the villain. "Why hunt I then for colour or excuses? / All orators are dumb when beauty pleadeth", says he, rightly. Reminds us of how terrible love and lust can be. And of course the prosody is exquisite.