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William Shakespeare's The Empire Striketh Back [Audio Download]

by Ian Doescher (Author, Narrator), Daniel Davis (Narrator), Jonathan Davis (Narrator), Jeff Gurner (Narrator), January LaVoy (Narrator), Marc Thompson (Narrator)
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  • Listening Length: 3 hours and 25 minutes
  • Program Type: Audiobook
  • Version: Unabridged
  • Publisher: Random House Audio
  • Audible.co.uk Release Date: 18 Mar 2014
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B00IZJ6AGG
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Hot on the heels of the New York Times best seller William Shakespeare's Star Wars comes the next two installments of the original trilogy: William Shakespeare's The Empire Striketh Back and William Shakespeare's The Jed Doth Return. Return to the star-crossed galaxy far, far away as the brooding young hero, a power-mad emperor, and their jesting droids match wits, struggle for power, and soliloquize in elegant and impeccable iambic pentameter. These two plays offer essential listening for all ages. Something Wookiee this way comes!

Read by Daniel Davis, Jonathan Davis, Ian Doescher, Jeff Gurner, January LaVoy, and Marc Thompson

©2014 Random House Audio; ©2014 Lucasfilm Ltd. and TM. All rights reserved. Used under authorization.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Shakespear strikes back 6 April 2014
By K. G. A. Alavi
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
The second instalment of Ian Doescher's of Shakespearean Star Wars. I think this volume is even better than the first one. The reason being if any story screemed Mcbeth type of themes of darkness such as curruption of the soul, betrayal it is the Empire Strikes Back.

The play format with asides and soliloquies give great character insights into the characters, even better that the films. I love the Han and Leia are arguing than there is an aside of what they are thinking and reslly want to say to each other. There is more emphasis on Luke falling to the darkside in his soliloquy. There is even an interesting angle of Leia thinking towards the darkside in her soliloquy during the escape from Baspin. I am not sure about chorus but it is supposed to be play so I guess the need to be there somewhere.

Anyone who is a fan of Star Wars and especially the Empire Strikes Back definitely give it a read. Though it has every line for the movie in Yoda I mean Elizabethan speech; it is not a long read and most of all it is FUN!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Strange and innovative combination that will make you laugh while eagerly anticipating the final part 2 April 2014
By Denis Vukosav
Format:Hardcover
`William Shakespeare's The Empire Striketh Back' written by Ian Doescher is second installment in author's William Shakespeare's Star Wars Trilogy, a unique combination that entertains both readers in love with the English poet and the vast Star Wars universe.

Although at first glance it seems like a joke, the author himself gave a pretty ambitious task to connect the seemingly incompatible - Victorian England in which Shakespeare worked and exciting adventurous story that happens across the universe. And to make it clear, though a lot of humor can be found inside Doescher didn't wrote a parody, but a well-made adaptation of Star Wars made in Shakespeare manner. The author uses archaic grammar and vocabulary that was used in Victorian time, combining it with Star Wars slang that although may sound strange, after the reader will become accustomed to it will become very fun to read.

What also have to be mentioned are the black and white illustrations that can be found on the pages of a book that makes it even more funny and enjoyable while looking at known characters pictured in a way drawing were made 500 years ago, dressed in costumes that are at same times are avant-garde and perfect fit for time when Shakespeare lived.

The second part after his `Shakespearian Star Wars' continues space saga accompanying original trilogy of George Lucas. Those familiar with previous Doescher work will feel like reading the next chapters of the original book, with perhaps a little more funny scenes, maybe sometimes even silly, considering that the original Empire Strikes Back was the darkest part of the trilogy. Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 stars Act Two, enter stage Yoda 31 Mar 2014
By Mr. A. Marshall
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Doth merrie t's I found the Novel, and novel was the novel, such a familiar epic yet both unexpect and forshadow telling displayed upon opening this folio.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Another great Shakespearean triumph! 31 Mar 2014
By P. Mack
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I loved the first book and this is another fabulous mash-up. Hilarious and intelligent, it actually delves into the psyche of the characters with some outstanding soliloquies. Can't wait for the Jedi to return!
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