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Spartacus

De: Howard Fast
Narrado por: Julian Elfer
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Spartacus, a fictionalization of a slave revolt in ancient Rome in 71 BC, is well known today because of the 1960 movie starring Kirk Douglas and Laurence Olivier. It was originally published in 1951 by Fast himself, after being turned down by every mainstream publisher of the day because of Fast's blacklisting for his Communist Party sympathies. The story of Spartacus, born a slave, trained as a gladiator, who led a slave revolt that was eventually put down by Crassus, was immensely popular and went on to sell millions of copies.

©1951 Howard Fast (P)2013 Audible, Inc. Ficción Histórica Inspirador

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Stanley Kubrick might have given Spartacus it’s widespread fame, but the historical novel by Howard Fast from where it originated was perhaps even more moving, when you consider the circumstances that inspired it. Through the tension and censorship of the McCarthy Era, Fast developed this passionate story of freedom and hope in the face of oppression and slavery. Accomplished actor, Julian Elfer, gives a strong and energetic performance, bringing to life all the anguish and action of Spartacus, Crassus, and their loyal legions. Though focusing on a society that has long since disappeared, Fast’s Spartacus highlights the important and timeless lesson of keeping political systems in check.
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“Go naked into the arena with a sword in hand and nothing else. Blood on the sand and you smell it as you walk in. The Trumpets are playing and the drums are beating and the sun is shinning down and the ladies are waving their lace handkerchiefs and they can’t keep their eyes off your parts hanging all naked in front of you, and they will all have thrills enough before the afternoon is done, but your own orgasm comes when your belly is sliced and you stand there crying while your guts pour out on the sand. That is fighting my commander.”

That is fighting

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I love Audible but a lot of books are just fluff. This book is NOT FLUFF. The best writing. A timeless topic. Outstanding performance.

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Narrator does an excellent job. Effortless switch between Latin and English. Make the characters come alive especially Livonia and Spartacus.

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I loved the movie, but this book was not about battles and very different than the movie. It is about the Human Condition and what we do with the brief time we have on Earth. It does very well with character development. You can see these people in your mind's eye. The narrator, the revealed thoughts, and the dialogue are extremely meaningful. It is a spiritual journey of the human condition without God. I thought the whole thing simply amazing and it is hard to put into words. It also is really about modern times and not the past, and our need for purpose and justification. This was the only flawless audiobook I have read because it had a deep meaning that goes to the heart of life and ideals that give life meaning.

WoW that was the Best Audiobook Ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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A well written book with a well paced story read in an engaging manner. When I first read this book in college it hit me hard- for it brings to life ancient Rome in a novel way. The author, H. Fast, choose word-of-mouth reports for most of the story about Spartacus, giving the reader the sensation of finding out what transpired- after the fact- rather then in real-time. He clearly did much research into ancient Rome, because there is no shortage of historical facts and details of Roman life. It's not a secret that there is a Marxist undercurrent guiding the book; but this is done in a tasteful and unimposing manner and is contrasted with the decadence of Roman opulence. (Real fact: the author began writing/researching the book while in prison during the Red Scare of McCarthyism as explained in the prelude). The prose is flawless. The story engrossing. The narration vivid. It was one of those audio books that would make me sit in my car after getting home to finish a chapter or ignore neighbors (as politely as possible) while walking because it was so enjoyable.

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The recording is awful!!! From to loud all of a sudden to quiet you can barely hear something!!!!

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If you enjoy a british accent and a great story, this is your book! I listened intently and will again in the future.

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This was a masterful book and just a wonderful production. I can’t recommend it highly enough.

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So good I'm reading it now too. Profound, human, shocking, beautiful. Politically relevant. Spiritually inspiring. A masterpiece.

Absolutely gut wrenchingly magnificent.

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