G. Raney
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The Clanlands Almanac
- Seasonal Stories from Scotland
- De: Sam Heughan, Graham McTavish
- Narrado por: Sam Heughan, Graham McTavish
- Duración: 10 h y 27 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 898
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 788
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 782
From First Footing to Samhain, Fringe Festival follies to whisky lore, Sam and Graham guide listeners through a year of Scottish legends, traditions, historical and contemporary events, sharing personal stories and tips as only these two chalk-and-cheese friends can. As entertaining as it is practical, The Clanlands Almanac is a light-hearted education in Scottish history and culture, told through the eyes of two passionate Scotsmen. The perfect escapist guide, The Clanlands Almanac is intended as a starting point for your own Scottish discoveries.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Sam & Graham!!!
- De Annie en 11-25-21
- The Clanlands Almanac
- Seasonal Stories from Scotland
- De: Sam Heughan, Graham McTavish
- Narrado por: Sam Heughan, Graham McTavish
History and the humor
Revisado: 03-15-25
I loved the interaction between the authors. The history was great and I have decided to read the Outlander books.
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A Bit of Brontës, a Dollop of Dickinson, an Offering of Austen
- A Dab of Dickens, Book 2
- De: Elliot Engel
- Narrado por: full cast
- Duración: 6 h y 15 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 7
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 6
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 5
They are icons of the literary world whose soaring works have been discussed and analyzed in countless classrooms, homes, and pubs. Yet for most listeners, the living, breathing human beings behind the classics have remained unknown - until now. In this utterly captivating audiobook, Dr. Elliot Engel, a leading authority on the lives of great authors, illuminates the fascinating and flawed members of literature's elite. In lieu of stuffy biographical sketches, Engel provides fascinating anecdotes.
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3 out of 5 stars
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English Literature made Easy
- De G. Raney en 05-27-15
- A Bit of Brontës, a Dollop of Dickinson, an Offering of Austen
- A Dab of Dickens, Book 2
- De: Elliot Engel
- Narrado por: full cast
English Literature made Easy
Revisado: 05-27-15
Would you try another book from Elliot Engel and/or full cast?
If you don’t know much about the writers who are covered here then this book is for you, especially if you are an eight grader. Prof. Engel sounds like he is teaching an 8th grade class, which was surprising since nothing in the explanation mentions that this is for a juvenile audience. I got a little tired of Prof. Engel sounding out and pronouncing words as if I were too young, or not smart enough, to understand them. While talking about the Brontes the author states that Ann Bronte was not as good of a novelist as her sisters, but he never explains why. He also never explains why the other two sisters are superior to their sibling. He does a bit better with Jane Austen and Emily Dickenson in explaining what made them tick. The best part of the book is when Mr. Engel is finished with the historical/biographical part of the chapters and other readers take over and read excerpts of books and poems.
What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)
A bit abrupt of an ending.
Did the narration match the pace of the story?
Yes
What else would you have wanted to know about Elliot Engel’s life?
Nothing really about Prof. Engel's life, but a lot more about Austen, Bronte's and Dickinson.
Any additional comments?
The best part of the book are the excerpt readings.
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