Book description
The remarkable untold story of Shakespeare's first theatre - the playhouse before the GlobeIn 1576, in a muddy field in Shoreditch, James Burbage erected London's first purpose-built commercial playhouse. A place of high culture and quick profit, run by cunning dreamers, the Theatre for the first time offered London's players the chance to control what they staged. At a time when playgoing was held to be close to a sin, this entertainment factory was a flashpoint for controversy - but would also become Shakespeare's first theatre, where he learned to ply his trade before his company moved to the Globe. Through the life of this little-known playhouse, Daniel Swift tells the story of how Shakespeare became Shakespeare, and the Elizabethan stage began to flourish. Introducing us to the businessmen who dreamed up the Theatre, the carpenters who built it, the preachers who hated it, and the actors who performed upon its small stage, The Dream Factory recreates the world that produced Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Night's Dream - and the audiences who first saw them.
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Dark Matter
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Cool Iris
Automated extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my library. The app is very user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a breeze.
Shadow Bishop
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Night Magnet
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Mule Skinner
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MindfulMingle
ListenBook is my daily companion, turning mundane tasks into exciting audio adventures. User-friendly audiobook experience – this app's design is a standout.
Sir Shove
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is fantastic. ListenBook's support for playlists in the CUE format makes organizing and enjoying audiobook series a delightful experience. Adjusting playback speed has revolutionized the way I learn and enjoy audiobooks. I can adapt the pace to my needs, maximizing comprehension and retention. ListenBook has seamlessly integrated into my daily routine, becoming an indispensable companion for various activities. Its user-friendly interface, features, and performance make it a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting.
57 Pixels
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Sleek Zelda
With ListenBook, I can explore new genres, learn new topics, and enjoy classic literature with ease. With ListenBook, I can explore new genres, learn new topics, and enjoy classic literature with ease. I'm hooked on this app's effortless downloading process – I can have my favorite audiobooks in seconds. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction ensures that my listening experience remains clear and enjoyable. Decent narration, predictable story. The voice actor did a good job, but the plot followed a familiar formula. If you’re looking for something new and groundbreaking, this might not be it.
Indestructible Potato
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Charms
The ability to highlight passages and take notes while listening is a fantastic feature. ListenBook has made listening to audiobooks, lectures, and speeches an absolute pleasure. Audiobook pleasure simplified – this app's design is a true winner. Bookmarks have become my study companion. I can easily revisit important passages in my audiobooks.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience