The Rape of Lucrece


Lu par LibriVox Volunteers

(4.5 stars; 21 reviews)

The Rape of Lucrece (1594) is a narrative poem by William Shakespeare about the legendary Lucretia. Lucrece draws on the story described in both Ovid's Fasti and Livy's history of Rome. In 509 BC, Sextus Tarquinius, son of Tarquin, the king of Rome, raped Lucretia (Lucrece), wife of Collatinus, one of the king's aristocratic retainers. As a result, Lucrece committed suicide. Her body was paraded in the Roman Forum by the king's nephew. This incited a full-scale revolt against the Tarquins led by Lucius Junius Brutus, the banishment of the royal family, and the founding of the Roman republic. (Summary by Wikipedia) (2 hr 9 min)

Chapitres

Dedication. The Argument. 6:21 Lu par Martin Geeson
"From the besieged Ardea all in post..." 13:31 Lu par Martin Geeson
"Now stole upon the time the dead of night..." 10:29 Lu par Martin Geeson
"As corn o'ergrown by weeds, so heedful fear..." 19:53 Lu par Martin Geeson
"'Lucrece,' quoth he, 'this night I must enjoy thee...'" 14:44 Lu par Elizabeth Klett
"He like a thievish dog creeps sadly thence..." 8:26 Lu par Elizabeth Klett
"'O Opportunity, thy guilt is great...'" 8:39 Lu par Elizabeth Klett
"'In vain I rail at Opportunity...'" 9:58 Lu par Elizabeth Klett
"'Dear lord of that dear jewel I have lost...'" 10:04 Lu par Arielle Lipshaw
"At last she calls to mind..." 12:20 Lu par Arielle Lipshaw
"But now the mindful messenger..." 7:18 Lu par Arielle Lipshaw
"Here with a sigh, as if her heart would break..." 7:47 Lu par Arielle Lipshaw

Critiques

fabulous work


(5 stars)

I never got a chance to read or hear this story by Shakespeare until now. this is one of those few Librivox recordings which is not only excellent, but so excellent that I'll revisit it multiple times in future years. not all professional readings I've come across get to this caliber.

It was not the best


(3 stars)

Actress in very good job was better in the beginning and got boring in the end

great


(5 stars)

very well read by the three readers

Outstanding really enjoyed this thx readers!!!


(5 stars)