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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...

Thus with a kiss I die. Romeo and Juliet, written by English dramatist William Shakespeare during 1594–1596, is one of the bard's most popular and frequently performed plays. It was first published in an unauthorised quarto in 1597. An authorised longer quarto was published in 1599.

The dead do not sleep in Denmark. Thrice the vision of the suddenly departed king has haunted the night watchmen. Upon seeing his own son, prince Hamlet, the ghost calls him away to divulge most nefarious secret. This most noble king was murdered by his own brother, Hamlet's uncle, who now wears his crown and beds his bride. To the prince he charges with the unholy quest to avenge his death and kill his murderer. Young Hamlet, shocked and amazed, swears to do the bloody deed. Thus begins one of the greatest works by the greatest English author - William Shakespeare.

This short biography of William Shakespeare by world famous writer Bill Bryson brims with the author’s inimitable wit and intelligence. Includes an exclusive Q&A session with the author. Shakespeare’s life, despite the scrutiny of generations of biographers and scholars, is still a thicket...

Shipwrecked on the shores of Illyria, Viola assumes the role of a male page to Duke Orsino. The Duke sends Viola, now disguised as ‘Cesario’ to press his suit with the beautiful Olivia–who promptly falls in love with Cesario. Confusion reigns until the truth is untangled and true love triumphs.

An instant audio classic! Sir Patrick Stewart draws upon his decades on the Shakespearean stage to bring listeners an all-new, definitive recording of the complete Sonnets—an audio treasury of incandescent performances and insightful personal commentary. Already beloved by audiobook listeners...

Petruchio arrives in Padua determined to gain his fortune by marrying the volatile Katherina. Their tempestuous meeting and marriage leads to a great love affair. This is perhaps the most famous play ever written about the battle of the sexes. (A full-cast production.)

Shakespeare's plays - whether a comedy like A Midsummer Night's Dream, a history like Henry IV, or a tragedy like Hamlet - are treasure troves of insight into our very humanity. These 36 lectures introduce you to Shakespeare's major plays from each of these three genres and explain the achievement that makes him the leading playwright in Western civilization.

Hamlet is one of the great classics, if not the greatest, of English drama. Set in Denmark, the play recounts how Prince Hamlet exacts revenge on his uncle Claudius, who has murdered Hamlet's father, the King, and then taken the throne and married Gertrude, Hamlet's mother.

Shakespeare's sonnet about the comfort brought by dwelling on the one he loves, read by Bill Wallis.

Hot on the heels of the New York Times bestseller William Shakespeare’s Star Wars comes the next installment of the original trilogy: William Shakespeare’s The Empire Striketh Back. Many a fortnight have passed since the destruction of the Death Star. Young Luke Skywalker and his friends...

A collection of BBC Radio 3's iconic Shakespeare productions: six tragedies with all star casts including Michael Sheen, Juliet Stevenson, Kenneth Cranham, Corin Redgrave, Ken Stott, Geraldine James, Bill Wallis, Siân Phillips and Sophie Dahl.

Return once more to a galaxy far, far away with this sublime retelling of George Lucas’s epic Star Wars in the style of the immortal Bard of Avon. The saga of a wise (Jedi) knight and an evil (Sith) lord, of a beautiful princess held captive and a young hero coming of age, Star...

Step into the enchanting world of The Winters Tale, one of Shakespeares final masterpieces. This captivating tale unfolds the story of two kings—Leontes of Sicilia and Polixenes of Bohemia—whose lifelong friendship is shattered by jealousy and suspicion. When Leontes irrationally accuses his beloved wife, Hermione, of betrayal, chaos erupts in Sicilia, leading to heartbreaking consequences for his family. Yet, in a remarkable turn of events, Shakespeare shifts the narrative towards redemption, marked by the haunting growls of a bear and the passage of sixteen years, as narrated by the ...

Dive into the dark world of ambition and betrayal with Librivoxs captivating recording of Macbeth, one of Shakespeares most iconic tragedies. Follow Macbeth, a valorous general in King Duncans army, who encounters a trio of mysterious witches that foretell his ascent to the throne. Consumed by ambition and spurred on by his ambitious wife, he commits regicide, setting off a chain of bloodshed in his quest to secure power. As he grapples with guilt and paranoia, Macbeth learns that not all prophecies are as clear-cut as they seem. (Summary by Laurie Anne Walden) Cast Duncan – Joshua B. ...

For anyone who's in love - or hopes to be - what greater celebration could there be than to hear the world's greatest love poetry read lovingly by Richard Armitage? With 13 poems by William Shakespeare, Edgar Allan Poe, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and more, Classic Love Poems is a listening treat for Valentine's Day - or any day.

Dive into the hilarity of The Comedy of Errors, one of William Shakespeares earliest and shortest plays, crafted between 1592 and 1594. This farcical comedy brings to life the chaotic tale of two sets of identical twins, inadvertently separated at birth. When Antipholus of Syracuse and his servant Dromio arrive in Ephesus, they unknowingly stumble into the lives of their twin brothers, Antipholus of Ephesus and Dromio of Ephesus. The ensuing chaos spirals into a whirlwind of slapstick humor, mistaken identities, wrongful beatings, near-seduction, and wild accusations of theft, infidelity, and ...

Romeo and Juliet is one of the most celebrated love stories ever written and a timeless masterpiece of world literature. In the city of Verona, two young lovers meet despite the bitter feud between their families, the Montagues and the Capulets. Their secret love blossoms with extraordinary intensity, but hatred, misunderstanding, and fate conspire against them. As violence escalates and hope fades, Romeo and Juliet are drawn toward one of the most moving and unforgettable endings in literary history.

Hot on the heels of the New York Times best seller William Shakespeare’s Star Wars comes the final installment of the original trilogy: William Shakespeare’s The Jedi Doth Return. Prithee, attend the tale so far: Han Solo entombed in carbonite, the princess taken captive, the Rebel Alliance...

First published in 1875, General William T. Sherman's memoir was one of the first from the Civil War and was offered to the public because, as Sherman wrote in his dedication, "no satisfactory history" of the war was yet available. Although Memoirs has been revised and corrected many times over the years, Sherman famously never changed the original text of his recollections.