Shakespeare's First Folio
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About This Book
The unlikely true story of why we know the name William Shakespeare today, and the four-hundred-year-old book that made it possible.Four hundred years ago, no one bothered to write down the exact words of stage plays. Characters’ lines were scribbled on small rolls of paper (as in, an actor’s role ) and passed around, but no master script was saved for the future. The main reason we’ve heard of Romeo, Juliet, Hamlet, and Shakespeare himself is that a group of people made the excellent choice to preserve the plays after the Bard died. If they hadn’t created the book known as the First Folio, Shakespeare and his works would surely have been lost to history.Part literary scavenger hunt (the search for every existing First Folio continues today), part book trivia treasure trove, and part love letter to Shakespeare, this behind-the-scenes, sharply funny true story is an ideal introduction to the Bard and his famous plays.
5
Chapters
~60 min
Est. Listening Time
English
Language
4.1 ★
Goodreads Rating
Chapters (5)
How to Listen
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Frequently Asked Questions about “Shakespeare's First Folio”
Is "Shakespeare's First Folio" free to read and listen to?
Yes. "Shakespeare's First Folio" is a public domain work from Project Gutenberg. CastReader converts it to audio using AI text-to-speech — completely free, no account or payment needed.
Who wrote "Shakespeare's First Folio"?
"Shakespeare's First Folio" was written by William Shakespeare. It is classified as Children's Literature, Fiction, Historical Fiction, History, Humor & Satire, Nonfiction.
How long does it take to listen to "Shakespeare's First Folio"?
"Shakespeare's First Folio" has 5 chapters. Estimated listening time is approximately 60 minutes with CastReader's AI narration.
Can I listen to "Shakespeare's First Folio" on my phone?
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What voice is used for the "Shakespeare's First Folio" audiobook?
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Is there a human-narrated audiobook of "Shakespeare's First Folio"?
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