When by my solitary hearth I sit,
And hateful thoughts enwrap my soul in gloom;
When no fair dreams before my “mind’s eye” flit,
And the bare heath of life presents no bloom;
Sweet Hope, ethereal balm upon me shed,
And wave thy silver pinions o’er my head.
Here are two more engaging and illuminating audio book narrations by actor Derek Jacobi. He leads us through the gargantuan histories of both the Theatre and English Literature, while other notable actors lend their voices to make the text come alive. These works act as worthy introductions to both topics and as good refresher courses. To find out if your library offers these, visit the links below:
The History of Theatre
by David Timson
Narrated by Derek Jacobi
Naxos AudioBooks, 2000
about 5 hr 9 min
If you’re interested in some Roman history, you may enjoy the audiobook of Lives of the Twelve Caesars written by Suetonius(circa 69-after 122 CE). Published in 2005 by Naxos AudioBooks, the work is narrated by actor Derek Jacobi whose reading style is clear, well-paced, and engaging. The audio is abridged and runs approximately seven hours and thirteen minutes. Find out if your local library has the CDs, or a digital copy available for download. If you prefer to read the work, Project Gutenberg has a copy.
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