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Amazing Experience

Revisado: 01-17-17

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This production of James Weldon Johnson's book of African-American sermons in verse filled me with joy. Johnson's scholarly introduction is here, as well as an opening prayer and a closing hymn. And in between! The seven glorious poems, each read by a different actor, are given all of the dignity and cadence due to them. The responses of the congregation are a treasure. I cannot think of a better example of American poetry than this book, and this recording just became my favorite way to experience it. I will come back to it again and again.

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Great starting point for Henry James

Revisado: 09-29-16

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If you have had trouble navigating the winding sentences of Henry James, try this, his first novel. It's normal! An excellent character study of the most rational of men and the most passionate, and the three women who loved one of them.

After Roderick, try some other Henry James audiobooks. He is most understandable read aloud, in my experience.

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Wonderful! Just wonderful!

Revisado: 01-24-13

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If you haven't gotten around to reading Eugene Onegin yet, get this Naxos audio version. The translation by Mary Hobson is very pleasing, and Neville Jacobson's narration is superb. I have read Pushkin's novel in verse in several very good translations, and none is better than this. To finally be able to hear the lines is amazingly satisfying. What's it about, you ask? Oh, Russia, family, society, unrequited love, that sort of thing. You just have to read it to begin to know. And here's a plus--the download is only 4 1/2 hours long, so you can read it 10 times or more in the time it takes to read the average Russian classic. I know I will. If you already know the novel, this version will not disappoint you. If you don't know it yet--well, I already told you what to do.

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Magical!

Revisado: 01-02-13

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Such a lovely tale, gothic and romantic, with echoes of the Brontës throughout. Like all excellent children's books, it is a joy to read as an adult.

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The Best Inferno So Far

Revisado: 12-19-12

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Benedict Flynn's translation is crisp and clear, and Heathcote Williams's narration is flawless. I have several other recordings of Dante's Inferno, but this is my favorite.

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Timothy West is Trollope!

Revisado: 12-11-12

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I am an Anthony Trollope enthusiast, and this is my first time to read The Eustace Diamonds. It is third in the Pallisers series but is definitely a stand-alone book--a character study of one very determined but unscrupulous widow and of the people in her world. Timothy West as narrator is definitely Anthony Trollope as narrator. The humor comes through superbly! Wonderful story, wonderful audiobook!

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A Touching Story in Verse

Revisado: 06-25-12

What did you love best about Enoch Arden?

Tennyson's poetry and Strauss's music are brought together beautifully by an able narrator and pianist.

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Not unabridged, but excellent

Revisado: 01-09-12

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

This is a good abridgment of Faust and is very well presented.

What did you like best about this story?

It gives the story in a nutshell.

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