This highly entertaining anthology of verse is the comic, tragic, tender, and telling story of life's seven ages - from childhood to old age. Within the framework of Shakespeare's speech, "The Seven Ages of Man," performed by Sir Ian McKellen, are 150 great poems from all ages - from Chaucer to Ted Hughes. They are presented by the finest cast ever assembled on one recording, and therefore form a fitting tribute to one of the most charismatic figures of our time, Princess Diana of Wales.