William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare (April 26, 1564 April 23, 1616) remains widely to be considered the single greatest playwright of all time. He wrote in such a variety of genres - tragedy, comedy, romance, &c - that there is always at least one monologue in each of his plays. Some of these teach a lesson, some simply characterize Shakespeare at his best, some are funny, some sad, but all are very moving. Each monologue will touch everybody differently. Some people will be so moved by a particular monologue that they will want to record it. So here are the first fifteen monologues. Summary by Shurtagal

 Quality of Mercy (Act 4, Scene 1)   01:31   Read by Kirsten Ferreri

No Shame But Mine (Act 3, Scene 2)  01:40  Read by Duan

They met me on the day of sucess (Act 1, Scene 5)  02:22  Read by Lizzie Driver

More Than Prince of Cats (Act 2, Scene 4)  00:49  Read by Shurtagal

Is this a dagger (Act 2, Scene 1)  02:16  Read by Julian Jamison

If We Shadows Have Offended (Act 5, Scene 2)
 01:19  Read by Kara Shallenberg

Prologue (Act 1, Scene 1)  02:32  Read by Squid Varilekova

I defy all counsel (Act 3, Scene 4)  00:02:17  Read by Larysa Jaworski

Romeo, Romeo, Wherefore Art Thou Romeo (Act 2, Scene 2)  01:13  Read by Laurie Anne Walden

I left no ring with her (Act 2, Scene 2)  01:39  Read by Karen Savage

Be Cheerful Sir (Act 4, Scene 1)  01:13  Read by Alan Davis-Drake

Emilia (Act 4, Scene 3)  01:57  Read by Elizabeth Klett

Hamlet s Speech to the Players (Act 3, Scene 2)  02:39  Read by Shurtagal

Of Comfort No Man Speak (Act 3, Scene 2)  02:36  Read by Mark Nelson

Tis One Thing To Be Tempted (Act 2, Scene 1)  01:14  Read by Martin Clifton

Read by various readers

Approx run time: 1/2 hour