Stories from Shakespeare: The Plantagenets

Summary

Here is the history of England’s royals, the Plantagenets, as seen through the eyes of Shakespeare. These easy-to-understand introductions feature key speeches and scenes from the plays themselves.

This audio theater production is a very accessible starter for children approaching Shakespeare for the first time, as well as an invaluable aid in understanding the history of the Plantaganets from Richard II to Richard III. 

This set covers: Richard II, Henry IV parts 1 and 2, Henry V, Henry VI parts 1, 2, and 3, and Richard III. These are introduced by Anton Lesser and read by an outstanding cast of English classical actors.