This is a gentle introduction to the study of the Original Pronunciation of Shakespeare. Numerous quotations from ShakespeareÕs plays and poems illustrate the way the sounds of the English language have changed over the years and suggestions are given about how to reconstruct ShakespeareÕs pronunciation. Given a little consideration, it is perfectly possible to repair the broken rhymes and restore the scansion of the verse.
Every actor who performs Shakespeare should read this book. It might certainly make you think about how the language works and may open your eyes to new possibilities in performance.