Emma [Naxos Edition]

By: Jane Austen

Narrated by: Juliet Stevenson

Length: 16 hrs and 39 mins

Publisher's summary

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

love the diction and accent of the storyteller!

Amazing narration! Really clear and brought the book to life for me. I only wish the book wasn't quite so long but still enjoyable for such a grade-school classic. Totally recommend it!

Amazing performance

The reader is so fantastic. Shockingly was the first time I've ever read, well listen to, a Jane Austen book. The performer made the experience. Her different accents and her ability to convey the conversations was absolutely amazing.

I loved the book, greatly respect Ms. Austen's ability to convey the complications and humor in human relationships . I feel listening to Emma on Audible enhanced the experience because Juliette Stevenson was such an entertaining and talented presenter. Couldn't be happier.

a favorite

This reading in particular is so much a favorite of mine that I've listened to it twice!

Great presentation of this story

I have recently found my love of Jane's books. This performance was equally loved as the story itself. Good job!

I’ll listen to anything narrated by Juliet Stevenson

She’s just brilliant and like Jim Dale with the Harry Potter series, she’s forever linked with Jane Austen novels

Superbly done

An audio experience is an art form that is to be appreciated and experienced aside from reading the book or seeing someone else’s interpretation of the libretto in a movie. The reader/performer must especially be considered when selecting a classic written by Jane Austin. Yes, free audio versions are available, but pay a little extra and have the best possible experience with this production. The characters came alive to me and I was a little sad when the book was done. I want more from this producer/performer/author team.

Juliet Stevenson is wonderful

A narrator can make or break an Austen audiobook — I bought this one not realizing that the narrator was the actress I’d so enjoyed as Mrs. Elton in the 1995 Emma film (among many cherished roles). It was truly fantastic; she brings all the characters to life in the way only a truly accomplished actor can, and it’s such a delight to get more of her signature turn as Mrs. Elton. On top of that, Emma is perhaps my favorite Austen novel; it’s funny and clear-eyed and its protagonist is so delightfully flawed in ways that seem wholly recognizable in the 21st century. Buy this book — and buy *this* version.

In Every Way Delightful

Juliette Stevenson ' s sparkling, nuanced performance is Five Star entertainment. "Emma" at its best.

Masterful Narration by Stevenson!

If you could sum up Emma in three words, what would they be?

Brilliant...ironic...balanced

What did you like best about this story?

Emma's self-discovery of her own vanity and poor judgement

Which scene was your favorite?

Emma's soul-searching after she's been proved wrong about circumstances, others, and herself.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Knightley's chivalrous rescue of Harriet Smith at the ball.

Any additional comments?

Juliet Stevenson's overall narrative voice is splendid, and her representations of Mrs. Elton and Harriet Smith are, in my view, nonpareil.

everything was amazing!

loved it ! the narration was amazing, I loved listening to Juliet Stevenson tell the story, it was like being right there!