Encyclopedia Britannica Downloadable Guide to Shakespeare: The Life and Legacy of William Shakespeare (With Download Protection)

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Downloadable Guide to Shakespeare: The Life and Legacy of William Shakespeare from Encyclopedia Britannica tells you about the life and legacy of the Shakespeare. For centuries Shakespeare has entertained readers and theatergoers, helping us to reveal our commonalities and humanness. This software takes you on tour to examine the Bard's legacy from Elizabethan England to the present day, uncovering why few authors can match Shakespeare for broad appeal and sheer endurance. Watch classic video clips of Shakespeare's most famous works including Hamlet and Macbeth and listen to audio clips performed by some of the Shakespearean actors such as John Gielgud and John Barrymore. Audio clips also include accompanying music by the Orchestra of the Paris Opera and the New Philharmonia Orchestra. It features a chronology which puts key events of the times into context with the works of Shakespeare, including exploration of the new world and the lives of other influential people such as Galileo and Rembrandt. Give yourself the gift of knowledge and gain a better understanding of the compelling works and brilliant characters that are known across the world.