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The Return of the Native
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Manufacturer: BBC Audiobooks America
Author: Thomas Hardy
Publisher: BBC Audiobooks America
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Our Price: $26.37
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Manufacturer: BBC Audiobooks America
Author: Thomas Hardy
Publisher: BBC Audiobooks America
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The Return of the Native Description
Binding: Audio CD
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9781572705708
ISBN: 1572705701
Label: BBC Audiobooks America
Manufacturer: BBC Audiobooks America
Number Of Items: 13
Publication Date: 2007-01-28
Publisher: BBC Audiobooks America
Studio: BBC Audiobooks America
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9781572705708
ISBN: 1572705701
Label: BBC Audiobooks America
Manufacturer: BBC Audiobooks America
Number Of Items: 13
Publication Date: 2007-01-28
Publisher: BBC Audiobooks America
Studio: BBC Audiobooks America
Editorial Review of The Return of the Native
The Return of the Native may be Thomas Hardy’s finest writing. His descriptive and lyrical powers are at their height, his evocation of the wilds of Egdon Heath unmatched, his dissection of Eustacia and Clym’s marriage unimpeachable. Perhaps nowhere else is Hardy’s point that the universe is simply indifferent more compellingly made. Winner of the British Spoken Word Publishing Association’s “Talkie Award” for Best Unabridged Classic Recording, this performance was commended by the Financial Times as “right for this tragic story of passion and loss.”
Customer Reviews of The Return of the Native
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: terrific
Review: Had the audio tapes from the library and listened so many times I wore it out. Thought the reader was wondeful and will buy it on CD to add to my collection.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Return of The Native Audio Book
Review: I am so glad this has been re-issued on CD. 15 hours of Alan Rickman's voice. Excellent value for money. An ideal gift for any fan of this actor.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Hardy + Rickman = 10/10
Review: As a lover of descriptive, old English this book is a delight. Hardy writes such beautiful prose in describing the wilds of Egdon Heath and its occupants. I have loved Hardy's writing since first reading, 'Far From the Madding Crowd', as he rung my heart for Shepard Oak. How much more would I have enjoyed it if it was read, I can not tell but 'Return of the Native' is so much the richer for being read and heard. It's the difference between enjoying the story and being in the story; walking with the characters across the heath, willing them to take a different path or hoping they tread their way to a beloved or to avoid another. I laughed out loud at poor Christian and cried and the fates of some. Alan Rickman, (I am very biased on anything to do with him and his voice) does a fantastic job in developing these characters into distinct personalities with their own sound and feeling, a truly skilled actor.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Now the book is on
Review: Return Of The NativeThe Return of the Native Now the book is on cd and it's a must have. Now that the book is on cd there is no more issues with chewed tape. Mr. Rickman gives the book life and makes any long trip on the road go by fast and eases the mind. Great stuff wish he read more.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: FABULOUS!!!!!!!!
Review: Loved this audio book, Mr. Rickman kept my attention from begining to the end of the book. I couldn't stop listening to it even if I wanted to. *Grins*
Review Summary: terrific
Review: Had the audio tapes from the library and listened so many times I wore it out. Thought the reader was wondeful and will buy it on CD to add to my collection.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Return of The Native Audio Book
Review: I am so glad this has been re-issued on CD. 15 hours of Alan Rickman's voice. Excellent value for money. An ideal gift for any fan of this actor.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Hardy + Rickman = 10/10
Review: As a lover of descriptive, old English this book is a delight. Hardy writes such beautiful prose in describing the wilds of Egdon Heath and its occupants. I have loved Hardy's writing since first reading, 'Far From the Madding Crowd', as he rung my heart for Shepard Oak. How much more would I have enjoyed it if it was read, I can not tell but 'Return of the Native' is so much the richer for being read and heard. It's the difference between enjoying the story and being in the story; walking with the characters across the heath, willing them to take a different path or hoping they tread their way to a beloved or to avoid another. I laughed out loud at poor Christian and cried and the fates of some. Alan Rickman, (I am very biased on anything to do with him and his voice) does a fantastic job in developing these characters into distinct personalities with their own sound and feeling, a truly skilled actor.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Now the book is on
Review: Return Of The NativeThe Return of the Native Now the book is on cd and it's a must have. Now that the book is on cd there is no more issues with chewed tape. Mr. Rickman gives the book life and makes any long trip on the road go by fast and eases the mind. Great stuff wish he read more.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: FABULOUS!!!!!!!!
Review: Loved this audio book, Mr. Rickman kept my attention from begining to the end of the book. I couldn't stop listening to it even if I wanted to. *Grins*