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Emma [Naxos Edition]

By: Jane Austen
Narrated by: Juliet Stevenson
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One of Jane Austen's most popular novels. Arrogant, self-willed, and egotistical, Emma is her most unusual heroine.

Public Domain (P)2006 Naxos Audiobooks

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205 years old and still relevant!!

This novel is 205 years old!!! and speaks to the way women are held back by society Jane Austen had a rare gift. I hope she knows how much she’s treasured how much joy she’s brought to billions. This novel has been translated into over 200 languages. Classic English literature. So tragic she never saw success in her lifetime
Beautifully narration. Thank you

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Outstanding narration brought Emma to life!

I had a great time re-listening to Emma. Jane Austen said of her heroine that she had created a character no one would like, except her. I beg to differ. Whereas Emma was arrogant and condescending at the outset, the whole book tracks her "awakening" as she recognizes her flaws and tries to improve. The superb narrator fully fleshed out the characters, especially the odious Mrs Elton, the excruciatingly boring Miss Bates, and "poor" Mr Woodhouse, perennially fascinated with ailments, his and others'.

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Lovely as always

I actually thought that it was Gwyneth Paltrow doing the reading. Very nicely read and a timeless story. Definitely worth adding to your audio library.

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its good because its a satire.

jane austen must herself had been so bored out of her mind from the ludicrious aristocratic peers of hers at the time.. it is otherwise unbearable.

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Brilliantly narrated!

I could not have been happier with my first choice of an audible book! This was a classic I had never had an opportunity read.

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Better than the movie

As us usually the case the book is better than the movies made from it. More character development and a clearer picture of what is happening and why. My wife and I greatly enjoyed listening to it together.

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Wonderful!

The narrator is excellent! The way she changes voices makes it easier to listen to the story then read it. Wonderful story. Miss Austen has done it again!

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Great Book

I'm a big Jane Austin fan. The book has so much more details than the movie! Loved it!

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An Old Favorite Brilliantly Brought to Life

It is difficult to come up with anything new to say about a book that has been a classic for almost 200 years, other than "I LOVE IT." This has been one of my favorite Jane Austen books, as well as one of my favorite books overall, since I first read it more than 40 years ago. It has all the usual wonderful Austen touches -- beautifully drawn characters, dry humor, sparkling dialogue -- plus a bit of intrigue and what is to me a touch of sweetness about the story of love lost and refound.

Add to such a wonderful book the performance of Juliet Stevenson, and you can't ask for anything more. Her voice and inflection are wonderful and just perfect for the story and characters she is portraying. Other reviewers on Audible have said that she has the absolutely perfect voice for narrating Jane Austen books. I agree completely. Now I have to get all the remaining Austen books with Stevenson's narration!

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Lots of people

There are a lot of people in the story and a lot of characters, so it can be a lot to keep up with. That being said, I enjoyed the story and it has movement and life in color and I highly recommend it!

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