
Fast Shakespeare - Easy to Understand ( The Merchant of Venice, Cymbeline, and King Lear)
Author: William Shakespeare, Charles Lamb, Mary Lamb
Narrator: Various
Abridged: 1 hr 15 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Ashby Navis & Tennyson Media Publisher
Published: 11/18/2025
Categories: Fiction, Poetry, Shakespeare Poetry
Synopsis
Our set contains three of Shakespeare's most iconic plays: Merchant of Venice, Cymbeline, and King Lear. Each has been carefully abridged to preserve the original language as much as possible, while making the text easier to follow and enjoy.
By listening to these plays in their original language — presented in a streamlined, accessible form — adults can develop a deeper appreciation for the beauty and power of Shakespeare’s words. Our expertly narrated audiobook brings these plays to life, making them engaging without sacrificing authenticity.
With Merchant of Venice, you’ll explore themes of love, betrayal, and justice through the story of Shylock and Antonio. In Cymbeline, you’ll journey through love, deception, and loyalty with Imogen and Posthumus. And in King Lear, you’ll witness the rise and fall of a powerful king as he grapples with the consequences of his own choices.