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Shakespeare: The World as Stage
by Bill Bryson | Audio Downloads
Registered by Catwoman of Sherwood Park, Alberta Canada on Saturday, March 22, 2008
Average 7 star rating by BookCrossing Members 

status (set by AceofHearts): available


6 journalers for this copy...

Journal Entry 1 by Catwoman from Sherwood Park, Alberta Canada on Saturday, March 22, 2008

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Unabridge; 5.5 hours; 5 CDs 

Journal Entry 2 by Catwoman from Sherwood Park, Alberta Canada on Thursday, January 08, 2009

9 out of 10

Listened to this a while ago. I was amazed at what we really don't know about Shakespeare and how much has become part of the legend and has basically become fact. Bill Bryson is a pleasure to listen to (as always). 

Journal Entry 3 by Catwoman at by mail, a fellow bookcrosser -- Controlled Releases on Sunday, February 01, 2009

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Released 3 yrs ago (2/1/2009 UTC) at by mail, a fellow bookcrosser -- Controlled Releases

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Mailed to azuki. 

Journal Entry 4 by wingazukiwing from Miami, Florida USA on Thursday, February 12, 2009

This book has not been rated.

Got in the mail. thanks. 

Journal Entry 5 by wingazukiwing from Miami, Florida USA on Monday, May 04, 2009

7 out of 10

A short, informative and entertaining read about Shakespeare and his time. Enjoyed the author interview at the end also.
Now going to Tranq1 who selected this title from the BookObsessed Audio vbb. 

Journal Entry 6 by tranq1 from Tampa, Florida USA on Wednesday, May 13, 2009

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Received in the mail today. I will listen to it very soon. 

Journal Entry 7 by tranq1 from Tampa, Florida USA on Tuesday, June 30, 2009

7 out of 10

I was expecting it to be funnier in the usual Bill Bryson. This is more straight forward. It is interesting. I especially liked the way he treats the issue of is Shakespeare really Shakespeare. 

Journal Entry 8 by tranq1 at By Mail, A Book Relay -- Controlled Releases on Tuesday, June 30, 2009

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Released 2 yrs ago (6/30/2009 UTC) at By Mail, A Book Relay -- Controlled Releases

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To mellion108 for the Audio VBB on bookobsesed.com. 

Journal Entry 9 by wingmellion108wing from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan USA on Saturday, July 11, 2009

8 out of 10

Thanks for sending this my way, tranq1. Bryson is always a treat, and since I haven't listened to one of his books, I look forward to the opportunity. Thank you!

UPDATE: Oops...I thought I journaled this again before sending it off to rannie, but I guess not.

Anyway, I really enjoyed this audio. It is a bit dry at times, but I found it quite interesting to hear about all the things going on during Shakespeare's time. It's great to put him into proper historical perspective. I also loved the bits about the Swan and the Globe, and I especially enjoyed hearing about his children. Bryson is a master researcher, and this book fits the bill.

Oh, I thought it really funny that Bryson mentioned that some top complaints of the times were that London was too crowded and noisy and that those darned kids never want to walk anywhere. LOL Some things never change, eh? 

Journal Entry 10 by wingranniewing from Eatonton, Georgia USA on Thursday, December 17, 2009

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Received today as part of the virtual audiobook box at Bookobsessed.com - Thanks Mellion! 

Journal Entry 11 by wingranniewing from Eatonton, Georgia USA on Wednesday, May 05, 2010

7 out of 10

This brief entertaining biography of William Shakespeare and his times is perfect for someone who wants to know
a bit more about the bard than they learned in Lit class. 

Journal Entry 12 by wingranniewing at Mississauga, Ontario Canada on Thursday, March 24, 2011

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Released 1 yr ago (3/27/2011 UTC) at Mississauga, Ontario Canada

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Sending to Ace in the Virtual CD grab bag at BookObsessed - enjoy! 

Journal Entry 13 by AceofHearts at Mississauga, Ontario Canada on Tuesday, April 12, 2011

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received in the mail. Thanks so much!!! 

Journal Entry 14 by AceofHearts at Mississauga, Ontario Canada on Friday, October 28, 2011

7 out of 10

My father listened this and thought it was okay 



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