Mansfield Park

De: Jane Austen

Narrado por: Frances Barber

Exclusively from Audible

When the self-effacing 10-year-old Fanny Price is sent to live with her wealthy relations at Mansfield Park she seems shy and withdrawn beside her witty and vivacious cousins. Growing up in the Bertram household, she is always treated as an inferior, only finding an ally in her cousin Edmund. But Fanny's steadfast and purposeful character eventually makes her an indispensable part of the household. During the absence of Fanny's uncle, the others become entangled in a maze of flirtation and intrigue upon the arrival of Mary Crawford and her brother Henry. It is only Fanny whose deep but secret love for Edmund remains true despite his fascination with her brilliant but frivolous cousin Mary.

The most serious of Austen's works due to its discussion of religion and religious duty, Mansfield Park also offers a subtle examination of social position and moral integrity, making it one of Austen's most profound works.

Jane Austen was an English novelist known primarily for her six major novels which focused on the British landed gentry at the end of the 18th century. Her plots often explore women's dependence on marriage in the pursuit of favourable social standing and economic security.

Narrator Biography

Frances Barber has received Olivier Award nominations for her work in the plays, Camille, and Uncle Vanya. Other theatre credits include; Madame Rubinstein, The School for Scandal, What The Butler Saw, Julius Caesar, Les Parents Terribles, That Face, Afterplay, Madame De Sade, and King Lear. Her numerous television credits include Father Brown, Medici: Masters of Florence, Mapp and Lucia, Psychobitches, The Spa, a new regular in the series Silk, several episodes of Doctor Who, Midsomer Murders and A Passionate Woman. Her film credits include The Escape; The Bookshop; Blue Iguana; Film Stars don't Die in Liverpool; El Elegido (The Chosen) and Mr. Holmes.

Frances Barbar has narrated an impressive list of titles, including The Chimney Sweeper's Boy by Barbara Vine, The Voyages of the Princess Matilda by Shane Spall and Mansfield Park by Jane Austen.

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Reseñas de la Crítica

"Frances Barber offers a sterling performance, bringing life and sparkle to each character....Barber convincingly shifts from lord of the manor to sniveling servitude at the change of a sentence. And her narrative passages transparently tie the whole family together into one beautiful package." (AudioFile)

Not my favorite Austen novel

Frances Barber does an amazing job of narration. If you love Austen, you’ll love the book. Mansfield Park is my one of least favorite Austen novels, but that’s like naming your least favorite cheesecake. It’s still Austen and it’s still wonderful.

One of Jane Austen's Best

What made the experience of listening to Mansfield Park the most enjoyable?

It's Jane Austen

What was one of the most memorable moments of Mansfield Park?

Just read it!

Have you listened to any of Frances Barber’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes. She is consistently good.

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

It's when Edward finally realizes that Mary is superficial.

Any additional comments?

You'll like it if you like Jane Austen.

An Austin Classic well read

In listening to this lifelong favorite I realized for the first time the closeness in familial ties between Fannie and Edward. It was common for cousins in that era.
Still a marvelous book filled with interesting characters. I will likely listen again some day.

amazing well read performance!

the narrator was beyond outstanding. her voices were delightful. especially Mrs Norris!!! definitely recommend to all lovers of Jane Austin.

Wonderful reader!

I very much enjoyed the reader's tone of voice and the feelings she was able to express through the characters.