William
Shakespeare (April 26, 1564 – April 23, 1616) remains widely to be
considered the single greatest playwright of all time. He wrote in such a
variety of genres - tragedy, comedy, romance, &c - that there is
always at least one monologue in each of his plays. Some of these teach a
lesson, some simply characterize Shakespeare at his best, some are
funny, some sad, but all are very moving. Each monologue will touch
everybody differently. Some people will be so moved by a particular
monologue that they will want to record it. So here are the first
fifteen monologues. Summary by Shurtagal
Quality of Mercy (Act 4, Scene 1) 01:31 Read by Kirsten Ferreri
No Shame But Mine (Act 3, Scene 2) 01:40 Read by Duan
They met me on the day of sucess (Act 1, Scene 5) 02:22 Read by Lizzie Driver
More Than Prince of Cats (Act 2, Scene 4) 00:49 Read by Shurtagal
Is this a dagger? (Act 2, Scene 1) 02:16 Read by Julian Jamison
If We Shadows Have Offended (Act 5, Scene 2) 01:19 Read by Kara Shallenberg
Prologue (Act 1, Scene 1) 02:32 Read by Squid Varilekova
I defy all counsel (Act 3, Scene 4) 00:02:17 Read by Larysa Jaworski
Romeo, Romeo, Wherefore Art Thou Romeo (Act 2, Scene 2) 01:13 Read by Laurie Anne Walden
I left no ring with her (Act 2, Scene 2) 01:39 Read by Karen Savage
Be Cheerful Sir (Act 4, Scene 1) 01:13 Read by Alan Davis-Drake
Emilia (Act 4, Scene 3) 01:57 Read by Elizabeth Klett
Hamlet’s Speech to the Players (Act 3, Scene 2) 02:39 Read by Shurtagal
Of Comfort No Man Speak (Act 3, Scene 2) 02:36 Read by Mark Nelson
Tis One Thing To Be Tempted (Act 2, Scene 1) 01:14 Read by Martin Clifton
