{"product_id":"2940169228106","title":"Gielgud's Hamlet: (Dramatized) (Abridged)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis outstanding historical recording made in 1941 for radio is widely regarded as one of the finest Hamlet performances ever, and one of John Gielgud's greatest moments.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThough he went on to record it for commercial release, nothing matched this recording in the BBC studios, made before the days of editing.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eWhy we think it's Essential:\u003c\/b\u003e In considering which Shakespeare recording was most essential, we found ourselves caught between Gielgud's Hamlet and Richard Burton's MacBeth (which - ironically - was directed by Gielgud). In the end - we chose Gielgud because - as a radio production (unlike Burton's stage performance) it was meant for the ear, not the eye. As a result, Gielgud delivers what may be the best Hamlet we've ever heard.\"   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Steve Feldberg  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublic Domain ©2006 and (P)2006 Naxos AudioBooks\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Naxos Audiobooks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47101839311088,"sku":"2940169228106","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940169228106_p0.jpg?v=1763675791","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940169228106","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}