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William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic prose and verse read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly remastered stories are now available to download for the first time. ‘O sleep, O gentle sleep, Nature's soft nurse, how have I frightened thee. That thou no more will weigh my eyelids down, And steep my senses in forgetfulness?’ Shakespeare’s heartbreaking conclusion to his epic pair of history plays. King Henry IV suffers from illness, so his youngest son Prince John fights the rebels, while Prince Hal prepares to be king. Meanwhile, Hal's friend Falstaff causes trouble, recruits, and speaks ill of Hal. Henry dies, and Hal becomes King Henry V. He banishes Falstaff from court, ready to wage war on France. All of the Shakespeare plays within the ARGO Classics catalogue are performed by the Marlowe Dramatic Society and Professional Players. The Marlowe was founded in 1907 with a mission to focus on effective delivery of verse, respect the integrity of texts, and rescue neglected plays by Shakespeare’s contemporaries and the less performed plays of Shakespeare himself. The Marlowe has performed annually at Cambridge Arts Theatre since its opening in 1936 and continues to produce some of the finest actors of their generations. Thurston Dart, Professor of Music at London University and a Fellow of Jesus College Cambridge, directed the music for this production. The full cast includes: Denis McCarthy; Anthony Jacobs; Gary Watson; Corin Redgrave; Ian McKellen; Richard Kaye; Terrence Hardiman; Ian Lang; Anthony Arlidge; Derek Jacobi; John Tracy-Phillips; John Wilders; John Barton; Denis McCarthy; Toby Robertson; Clive Swift; John Tydeman; Richard Marquand; Frank Duncan; David Jones; David Coombes; Donald Beves; Philip Strick; Tony Church; Paul Draper; William Squire; Toby Robertson; Peter Foster; Roger Hammond; Roger Hammond; Roger Hammond; Richard Cotterell; Simon Relph; Camille Prior; Dilys Hamlett; Vivienne Chatterton; Diana Chadwick.

William Shakespeare (Author), Anthony Jacobs, Corin Redgrave, Denis Mccarthy, Derek Jacobi, Full Cast, Ian Mckellen (Narrator)

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Troilus and Cressida

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic prose and verse read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly remastered stories are now available to download for the first time. ‘He eats nothing but doves, love, and that breeds hot blood, and hot blood beget hot thoughts, and hot thoughts beget hot deeds, and hot deeds is love.’ Shakespeare’s epic tale of war, love and loss Trojan prince Troilus falls in love with Cressida, as war rages around them. After vowing to be faithful, Cressida is traded to the Greek camp, where she then agrees to see another man. Troilus witnesses Cressida's unfaithfulness and vows to put more effort into the war. The play ends after further deaths on both sides, and with no resolution in sight. All of the Shakespeare plays within the ARGO Classics catalogue are performed by the Marlowe Dramatic Society and Professional Players. The Marlowe was founded in 1907 with a mission to focus on effective delivery of verse, respect the integrity of texts, and rescue neglected plays by Shakespeare’s contemporaries and the less performed plays of Shakespeare himself. The Marlowe has performed annually at Cambridge Arts Theatre since its opening in 1936 and continues to produce some of the finest actors of their generations. Thurston Dart, Professor of Music at London University and a Fellow of Jesus College Cambridge, directed the music for this production. The full cast includes:John Sheppard; Gary Watson; Anthony White; Julian Pettifer; John Barton; David Gibson; Clive Swift; Donald Beves; John Wilders; Noel Annan; James Taylor‑Whitehead; Tony Church; George Rylands; John Barton; John Arnott; David Buck; Peter Woodthorpe; Anthony Jacobs; Wendy Gifford; Christine Baker; Dorothy Mulcahy; Irene Worth.

William Shakespeare (Author), Anthony White, Clive Swift, Full Cast, Gary Watson, John Sheppard, Julian Pettifer (Narrator)

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Henry VI, Pt.3

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic prose and verse read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly remastered stories are now available to download for the first time. ‘To weep is to make less the depth of grief.’ Henry VI Part III is part of Shakespeare’s trilogy centred on the Wars of the Roses. After York's claims to the throne, Henry changes the succession and makes York his heir, disinheriting his own son. Henry's queen kills York, and York's son Edward seizes the throne. Henry is imprisoned several times and eventually killed by King Edward's brother, Richard. All of the Shakespeare plays within the ARGO Classics catalogue are performed by the Marlowe Dramatic Society and Professional Players. The Marlowe was founded in 1907 with a mission to focus on effective delivery of verse, respect the integrity of texts, and rescue neglected plays by Shakespeare’s contemporaries and the less performed plays of Shakespeare himself. The Marlowe has performed annually at Cambridge Arts Theatre since its opening in 1936 and continues to produce some of the finest actors of their generations. Thurston Dart, Professor of Music at London University and a Fellow of Jesus College Cambridge, directed the music for this production. The full cast includes: Richard Marquand; Gordon Gardner; Toby Robertson; David Rowe-Beddoe; Trevor Bowen; Bob Jones; David Burke; Anthony Arlidge; John Shrapnel; Peter Orr; Richard Wordsworth; Malcolm Page; Patrick Garland; Patrick Wymark; George Rylands; Frank Duncan; James Taylor Whitehead; Denis McCarthy; John Shrapnel; John Hopkins; Dudley Jones; Martin Spencer; Malcolm Page; Mary Morris; Margaretta Scott; Carol Macready.

William Shakespeare (Author), David Rowe-Beddoe, Full Cast, Gordon Gardner, Peter Orr, Richard Marquand, Toby Robertson (Narrator)

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Coriolanus

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic prose and verse read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly remastered stories are now available to download for the first time. ‘Let me twine Mine arms about that body, where against My grained ash an hundred times hath broke And scarr'd the moon with splinters.’ Coriolanus is a tragedy based on the life of legendary Roman leader Caius Marcius Coriolanus. Roman general Coriolanus makes his name defeating an enemy army and defending Rome. The Senate nominates him as consul but he cannot win the people's vote, so he is banished from Rome and allies with his old enemy. He comes to attack Rome, his mother persuades him not to, and his new-found ally kills him for the betrayal. All of the Shakespeare plays within the ARGO Classics catalogue are performed by the Marlowe Dramatic Society and Professional Players. The Marlowe was founded in 1907 with a mission to focus on effective delivery of verse, respect the integrity of texts, and rescue neglected plays by Shakespeare’s contemporaries and the less performed plays of Shakespeare himself. The Marlowe has performed annually at Cambridge Arts Theatre since its opening in 1936 and continues to produce some of the finest actors of their generations. Thurston Dart, Professor of Music at London University and a Fellow of Jesus College Cambridge, directed the music for this production. The full cast includes: Anthony White; John Arnott; Donald Beves; Tony Church; Anthony Jacobs; John Wilders; John Barton; Peter Woodthorpe; Irene Worth; Dorothy Mulcahy; Christine Baker.

William Shakespeare (Author), Anthony White, Donald Beves, Full Cast, Irene Worth, John Arnott, Tony Church (Narrator)

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Julius Caesar

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic prose and verse read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly remastered stories are now available to download for the first time. ‘The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves.’ Shakespeare's political thriller tells the story of the conspiracy against Caesar, his assassination and the defeat of his conspirators. Jealous conspirators convince Caesar's friend Brutus to join their assassination plot against Caesar. To stop Caesar from gaining too much power, Brutus and the conspirators kill him on the Ides of March. Mark Antony drives the conspirators out of Rome and fights them in a battle. Brutus and his friend Cassius lose and kill themselves, leaving Antony to rule in Rome. All of the Shakespeare plays within the ARGO Classics catalogue are performed by the Marlowe Dramatic Society and Professional Players. The Marlowe was founded in 1907 with a mission to focus on effective delivery of verse, respect the integrity of texts, and rescue neglected plays by Shakespeare’s contemporaries and the less performed plays of Shakespeare himself. The Marlowe has performed annually at Cambridge Arts Theatre since its opening in 1936 and continues to produce some of the finest actors of their generations. Thurston Dart, Professor of Music at London University and a Fellow of Jesus College Cambridge, directed the music for this production. The full cast includes: John Wilders; George Rylands; Anthony White; Clive Swift; John Dover Wilson; Donald Beves; John Barton; Anthony Jacobs; Tony Church; Roger Prior; Denys Robertson; Michael Jaffe; Gary Watson; Roderick Cook;John Arnott; David Buck; John Arnott; Noel Annan; David Buck; Gary Watsom; Julian Pettifer; John Bird; John Arnott; Chris Renard; Chris Renard; Mark Griffiths; Clive Swift; Wendy Gifford; Dorothy Mulcahy.

William Shakespeare (Author), Anthony White, Donald Beves, Full Cast, George Rylands, John Dover Wilson, John Wilders (Narrator)

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Victor and Victoria's Terrifying Tale of Terrible Things

Inspired by the macabre stories and gothic artwork of Edward Gorey, Victor and Victoria’s Terrifying Tale of Terrible Things is a hilarious and horrifying exploration of fear and the question of whether or not to confront it. It’s the story of Victor and Victoria, fraternal twins, who one dark and stormy night discover a mysterious book and become immersed in a frightening tale about a sinister family secret that will change their lives forever.

Beth Graham, Nathan Cuckow (Author), Beth Graham, Nathan Cuckow (Narrator)

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Indian Classic Tales Vol 2: Short Stories Audiobook for Kids

Indian Classic Tales Volume 2 audiobook contains the following six short stories: - The birds and the shivering monkeys - The old tiger and the Greedy Traveler - The Rabbits and the Elephants - Chand the Chick - Sheesham of Nagpur - The Selfish Weaver We’re sure you’ll enjoy this book. Please listen to this brief sample of one of the stories to help you decide whether the audiobook is for you. Listening to audio story books helps develop creativity and imagination in kids. It is better than indulge in TV or video games. This resource is suitable for the entire family, including kids of all ages, including teens. All of our titles are available in major online book stores and libraries. Don’t wait any longer. Get the full audiobook now!

Innofinitimo Media (Author), Aida-Maria Boiesan, Jim D Johnston (Narrator)

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Othello (Unabridged)

Othello is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1603. It is based on the story Un Capitano Moro ('A Moorish Captain') by Cinthio, a disciple of Boccaccio, first published in 1565. The story revolves around four central characters: Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army; his beloved wife, Desdemona; his loyal lieutenant, Cassio; and his trusted but ultimately unfaithful ensign, Iago. Given its varied and enduring themes of racism, love, jealousy, betrayal, revenge and repentance, Othello is still often performed in professional and community theatre alike, and has been the source for numerous operatic, film, and literary adaptations.

William Shakespeare (Author), Brian Morris (Narrator)

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Henry VIII

William Shakespeare (Author), Sybil Thorndike (Narrator)

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Short Story Press Presents Knight Adventure

An old castle, a courageous knight, a beautiful princess, a sacred icon, an evil wizard and two little sparrows: these are some of the exciting things in store for you in Edward Kurtz’s latest magical story entitled, “Knight Adventure.” The fast-paced story is set in medieval times and recounts the quest of the Silver Knight as he attempts to recover the icon that has been stolen from the castle. You’ll be taken on a wild ride and learn: • who stole the icon from the chapel in the castle; • why the princess is suffering from a long illness and what will heal her; • why the king and queen ask the brave knight to undertake a dangerous journey, and what his reward will be if he succeeds in his mission; • who lives in a thatched cottage in the middle of the dark forest; • why the icon is hidden deep in a well, who hid it there, and how it is found; • why the two little brown sparrows are so important to the story and how they help the knight; • and, finally, what happens when the knight returns to the castle. Readers of all ages will enjoy this chivalrous tale of adventure – “Knight Adventure.” Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers.

Edward Kurtz, Short Story Press (Author), Carol Weakland (Narrator)

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Toni tiene insomnio

En el Bosque de la Nuez, alguien no puede dormir… La ardilla Emma descubre que su amigo, el búho Toni, lleva varios días sin dormir, y decide ayudarle. El castor Don Manuel, que es el doctor del bosque, revisará a Toni con su instrumental, y le hará algunas preguntas para averiguar qué le quita el sueño. Al final le dará una dulce receta para curar su mal, que incluso Emma decidirá 'tomar', y así todo volverá a la normalidad en el Bosque de la Nuez. VALORES IMPLÍCITOS: Entender que no hay barreras a la hora de hacer amigos, a pesar de ser diferentes. Vencer el miedo a ir al médico, esa persona tan seria, con bata, que además tiene unos aparatos que son un poco molestos. Ver como algo normal esa visita, y también poner nombre a algunos de esos aparatos, entender su uso, ver a ese medico como a un amigo que nos entiende, pone nombre a lo que nos pasa y nos da una dulce solución. Entender que tenemos el poder de cambiar las cosas que nos molestan, nos dan miedo o nos preocupan.

Pilar Martín San Félix (Author), Nuria Trifol (Narrator)

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Vicente, el lagarto verde con mucha frente

Esta es la historia de dos amigos muy diferentes que deciden marcharse de excursión para despejarse las mentes. Ya, en la capital, llegan al local donde preparan una fiesta de verdad. Si quieres pasar un rato divertido, no te pierdas a estos amigos, que tan variopintos son pero se divierten mogollón. VALORES IMPLÍCITOS: Este divertido cuento en verso invita, a los más pequeños, a soñar y bailar con las palabras, a respetar a aquellos que siendo diferentes, nos llenan de alegría y nos regalan sabiduría; a descubrir ciudades nuevas, aprender de ellas, localizarlas en el mapa y visitarlas. Un cuento lleno de sorpresas, de buen humor, de amistad, de compañerismo, respeto y diversidad, donde las tristezas desaparecen, y el perezoso aburrimiento permanece dormido, un cuento de sueños hechos realidad.

Silvia Fernández Amaya (Author), Nuria Trifol (Narrator)

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