Summary of Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus

Plain English, Full Cast, Including Study Guide Commentary

By: Hazel Jeffs, Oxted Press

Narrated by: Emmanuel Fontain-Ogwang, Tarras Weir, Joel Daffurn, Ian Cullen, Joe Wood, Kaden Kroll, Nathan Chatelier, Evan Harris

Titus Andronicus is believed to be Shakespeare's first tragedy and the revenge play is among the most violent and bloody of his canon. The story tells of a famous Roman general engaged in a cycle of revenge with his opponents. This version is abridged and adapted into plain English.

This is a theatrical audio production by a full cast. It is completed with extensive interpretation including scene setting, the relationship between Titus Andronicus and Shakespeare's other works, interpretation of the key monologues and speeches of the play in Shakespearian language, detail on historical staging and study guide context, as well as details on this specific adaptation by the playwright Hazel Jeffs.

As such, this is a useful guide for anyone diving deeper into Shakespeare - whether as a student or an enthusiast. This version includes substantial additional material including analysis of the play, study guide questions, analysis of key questions, notes on historical staging, and how this play fits into the Shakespeare canon.

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