The Complete Novels : Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion

By: Jane Austen

Narrated by: Alison Larkin

“…narrating the novels of Jane Austen reminded me that no matter how much the world changes, human nature never does.” (Alison Larkin)

Ever since Colin Firth's Mr. Darcy emerged from the lake in the BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, the novels of Jane Austen have become more popular than ever, delighting millions of fans all over the world. Now, Alison Larkin's critically acclaimed narrations of Austen's six completed novels are brought together in this very special 200th anniversary audio edition. "Alison Larkin's narration will captivate listeners from the first sentence", raves AudioFile magazine about the Earphones Award-winning recording of Sense and Sensibility, which starts the collection.

Hailed by The Times as "marvelously light footed...hugely entertaining," Alison Larkin is the perfect vessel to bring the deft, satirical novels of Jane Austen to sparkling new life.

Alison Larkin is the best-selling author of The English American, a comedienne and the award-winning narrator of over 150 audiobooks. In addition to Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice with Songs from Regency England, Mansfield Park, Persuasion & Poems, Emma and Northanger Abbey and the History of England by Jane Austen, other classic narrations include Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass; Fairytales of the Fiercer Sex by the Brothers Grimm, et al; Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest (with James Warwick); Peter Pan & the Inconsiderate Waiter; and Agatha Christie's The Secret Adversary.

Title and end music: "The Lonely Ash Grove", sung by Alison Larkin.

Public Domain (P)2017 Alison Larkin Presents

Jane Austen as she was meant to be heard!!!

I am THRILLED to find out that someone has thought to release Alison Larkin's wonderful Jane Austen narrations in one recording!! Alison Larkin is my absolute favorite Austen narrator because she makes it all so easy to understand and absolutely gets Austen's humor. Plus her voice is just such a pleasure to listen to! What a treat!

Excellent All Around

Jane Austen's masterful works speak for themselves. The performance and narration were excellent and engaging. The books are sorted so you know where the book starts (and ends) that you want to listen to. Other reviewers complained they didn't know what books were where in the chapter listing - Audible must have updated the book/chapter listing. I listen on my computer, iphone and iPad - I can't speak to Kindle or Android devices whose Audible version may operate differently. Very pleased with the collection.

A Classic Done Right

I've loved Jane Austen's works for a long time and I'm fairly certain I've read each of her books at least twice. I loved listening to them though. I took this book with me on four flights and listened to it to go to sleep to every night for several months. I recently started at the beginning again for a third time.
What can I say, Austen's characters and stories are like old friends and Alison Larkin brings them all too life. She does a good job of making each character unique and distinct without using any over-the-top or ridiculous voices.
This audio book is a great deal since it has all Austen's books in it. My favorite is Persuasions or Mansfield , but they're all great and wonderfully read by Alison Larkin.

A Fantastic Experience

I loved the humor Jane Austin infused in each of her eight books. Her writings are a brilliant social commentary, proving that though technology and custom have changed, human nature and need have not.

all of Jane Austen

it would be good to have a narrator who was easier to understand. the voice and speed is not optimal. the TOC is great.