Wuthering Heights

De: Emily Brontë

Narrado por: Anne Flosnik

Perhaps the most haunting and tragic love story ever written, Wuthering Heights is the tale of Heathcliff, a brooding, troubled orphan, and his doomed love for Catherine Earnshaw. His desire for her leads him to madness when Catherine is made to marry a wealthy lord, sending Heathcliff on a lifelong quest to avenge himself upon those who stole his only love and his life.

In this gripping chronicle of the never-ending conflict between the heart and the mind - and the pain and passion of true romance - Emily Brontë created an unforgettable classic saga of love, desperation, vengeance, and forgiveness. Published just one year before Brontë's death in 1848 at the age of 30, Wuthering Heights endures as one of the world's greatest love stories and a classic of English literature.

Public Domain (P)2008 Tantor

Reseñas de la Crítica

"It is as if Emily Brontë could tear up all that we know human beings by, and fill these unrecognizable transparencies with such a gust of life that they transcend reality." (Virginia Woolf)

Great classic doesn't convert well.

I'm not sure of it was the narrator or just the book itself, but though I really love this book and have read it several times, I didn't enjoy the audio that much.

Brooding and Dark

I read before as a teenager and thought Heathcliffe was misunderstood and mistreated. A dark, brooding, romantic hero. I had forgotten how horrible and cruel he becomes.

This book was a fun surprise. It is dark and gothic - the eeriness of the atmosphere and depth of characters is delicious.

Anne Flosnik's narration was wonderful.

Read again after 30 years

This was my second time reading this book in 30 years. I had forgotten so many of the characters and even forgot some sub plots. I still find it a compelling read that keeps me engaged until I have to put it down for the day.

The story isn't full of happiness and perfect moments but the writing is fluid and tells the story effortlessly (with the exception of one character's Yorkshire accent). I imagine this story could have been inspired by real people. It could certainly have happened then or even today.

Will I read it again, most likely when I am reminiscent of the story in another 30 years, God willing.

Not what I expected

For being called a classic and a must read by many, it was not quite what I expected. At least as far as the story is concerned. I didn't feel like it was really a love story. Yes, there were some parts about love, but to me it seemed more a story of hate and revenge for being supposedly denied the love long wished for. Quite frankly I think both Heathcliff and Catharine were being petty and foolish. Heathcliff especially. He goes around blaming others for the consequences of the choices he makes. That just isn't right. I did not sympathize with him at all. Nor Catherine or any of the other characters. Maybe it's just my own taste and view of what love is. But like I said, this story is more centered around hate and revenge than it is love. At least now I can say that I have listened to one more classic.

Wowwie

I cannot believe this story for 8-17 ages.
wow read this book and annotated like crazy trying to understand the story and how it comes together.

highly recommend for middle school and high schoolers for free or prescribed reading.