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Shakespeare's The Rape of Lucrece

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Shakespeare's The Rape of Lucrece

By: William Shakespeare
Narrated by: Gerard Logan
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The Rape of Lucrece is a brilliant, brutal narrative poem giving an account of the terrible crime of rape and its dreadful consequences for victim and perpetrator.

As ever, though, Shakespeare goes beyond the obvious, following the ramifications of the crime wherever they take him, shining a light on a band of human behaviour encompassing the bestial and the beautiful.

Gerard Logan's reading of Shakespeare's 1594 work is a stunning performance. Olivier Award-nominated Logan's emotion and varied tones make this title perfect for any listener, whether or not they have studied this great work.

This title will appeal to many people, from casual listeners to lovers of narrative poems, and of course is the perfect masterclass for any aspiring performer. The incredible production values and music (composed especially for this edition) add to the overall sense of perfection.

©2009 Andrews UK Ltd (P)2009 Andrews UK Ltd
Classics Shakespeare Scary Crime

Critic Reviews

"You will rarely have the chance to experience great poetry brought to life this well. Five stars!" (Edinburgh Fringe Review)
"Unmissable for all Shakespeare fans." (British Theatre Guide)
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