Silas Marner

De: George Eliot

Narrado por: Andrew Sachs

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For 15 years the weaver Silas Marner has plied his loom near the village of Raveloe, alone and unjustly in exile, cut off from faith and human love, he cares only for his hoard of golden guineas. But two events occur that will change his life forever; his gold disappears and a golden-haired baby girl appears. But where did she come from and who really stole the gold? This moving tale sees Silas eventually redeemed and restored to life by the unlikely means of his love for the orphan child Eppie.

One of Eliot's most admired and loved works, Silas Marner is a tender and moving tale of betrayal, greed, loss, and redemption, with a finely drawn picture of early 19th-century England before the loss of the simple rural way of life. This moral tale shows the importance of valuing what really matters in life and that the hand we are dealt may ultimately lead to our happiness. Though it is Eliot's shortest book it still retains all the elements which are most recognisable and admirable about her work.

George Eliot was one of the leading writers of the Victorian era. Her novels, largely set in provincial England, are well known for their realism and psychological insight.

Narrator Biography

Beginning his career in repertory theatre, Andrew Sachs made his screen debut in 1959 in the film The Night We Dropped a Clanger. After numerous television appearances, he finally made his name in the 1970s with his role as Spanish waiter Manuel in Fawlty Towers, for which he was BAFTA nominated. A long career in acting and voiceover work followed, including narrating all five series of the BBC's BAFTA award winning series Troubleshooter (1990-1993), ITV's ...from Hell series (1997-2010) and the spoof documentary series That Peter Kay Thing (2000).

Andrew Sachs radio work includes playing Dr John Watson in four series of The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (2002-2010) for BBC Radio 4 as well as appearing in their adaptation of Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency in 2007. In 2009 he starred as Norris' brother, Ramsay Clegg, in Coronation Street. Andrew Sachs audiobook career is extensive and includes many children's titles, such as Judith Kerr's Mog series.

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idk why I had to read this for English Class

this book is very dry and boring, but the narrator was very nice to listen too.

One of my top 5 favorite books.

I really loved the awesome retelling of a favorite classic. This was a timeless story read beautifully.

Silas Marner still love the story

Love the story, enjoy having someone read to me for a change. Really love going to sleep to someone reading a classic to me. I have enjoyed audible so much.

Excellent reader for a fascinating story!

George Eliot's insight into human nature and her compassion for the struggles of loneliness and spiritual darkness make this simple story a fascinating read.
Andrew Sachs does a wonderful job portraying different characters. He has a gentle voice and does not exaggerate the accents, which is a relief! Also I loved that he didn't read the women in squeaky tones. He tells Silas' story with dignity and compassion.

read it when in highschool but not the same now!!

Very good story enhance by excellent narration. I have listened to it several times and each time it is better.