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Persuasion
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Recorded Books, Inc. 1984
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OverDrive MP3 Audiobook, OverDrive Listen
Edition:
Unabridged
Accelerated Reader:
IL: UG - BL: 12 - AR Pts: 19
Lexile measure:
1120L
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Available from OverDrive
Description
A story of the love between upper-class Anne Elliott and Captain Wentworth, who must earn his fortune. Set against the rarefied sensibilities of the upper-class England of Austen's day, the novel is both a satire upon class values and differences, and an engaging story.
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Street Date:
01/01/1984
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781449878962
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 12, 19 Points
Lexile measure:
1120
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APA Citation (style guide)

Jane Austen. (1984). Persuasion. Unabridged Recorded Books, Inc.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Jane Austen. 1984. Persuasion. Recorded Books, Inc.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Jane Austen, Persuasion. Recorded Books, Inc, 1984.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Jane Austen. Persuasion. Unabridged Recorded Books, Inc, 1984.

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        Stevenson has read all of Austen’s novels for audiobook, in abridged or unabridged versions, and her experience shows in this delightful production. Though dominated by the intelligent, sweet voice of Anne Elliot—the least favored but most worthy of three daughters in a family with an old name but declining fortunes—Stevenson provides other characters with memorable voices as well. She reads Anne’s haughty father’s lines with a mixture of stuffiness and bluster, and Anne’s sisters are portrayed with a hilariously flighty, breathy register that makes Austen’s contempt for them palpable. Anne’s voice is mostly measured and reasonable—an expression of her strong mind and spirit—but Stevenson imbues her speech with wonderful shades of passion as Anne is reacquainted with Capt. Wentworth, whom she has continued to love despite being forced, years before, to reject him over status issues. Listening to Stevenson, as Anne, describe a sudden encounter with Wentworth, one hardly needs Austen’s description of how Anne grows faint—Stevenson’s perfectly judged and deeply felt reading has already shown that she must have. Even those who have read Austen’s novels will find themselves loving this book all over again with Stevenson’s evocative rendition ringing richly in their ears.

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      • content: Amanda Root succeeds where many have failed. Her reading of this abridged classic doesn't leave the listener wishing for the complete version. Sensible condensation narrated in Root's clear British accent makes this recording a winner. Root doesn't attempt vocal characterizations for Anne Elliot, Frederick Wentworth, and those who influence their romance; rather, she focuses on intoning the emotions of Austen's characters. The fine quality of her voice, expression, and pacing places one in provincial England and brings fresh understanding to the strict conventions of courting in the nineteenth century. J.J.B. (c) AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine
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      • content: PERSUASION is perfectly rendered in polished, English diction by Scacchi. When Anne Elliott and Captain Wentworth reunite after the passage of irrecoverable youth, we feel their passion and regret over lost years. Scacchi expresses this with subtle, sympathetic tones, allowing us to experience the wonderful written language. Descriptions of an English seaside town provide the backdrop for this love story. Altogether, the audio experience is superb! J.K.R. Winner of AUDIOFILE Earphones Award (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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      • content: Young Anne Elliot allowed herself to be persuaded to give up the love of her life, young naval officer Frederick Wentworth. But she never got over him. Nearly ten years later, circumstances bring them back together, and each must decide whether their abiding love is worth the risk of further heartbreak. Donada Peters penetrates the author's formal style to bring out the warmth of the story. Her characters glow with passion, although their personal vocal characterizations are performed quite simply. Rather, Peters's appreciation for the content of their words, and the feelings behind them, enhances the personalities of the widely varied people of the story. Her skills complement Austen's perfectly. R.P.L. (c) AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine
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      • content: Amanda Root's crisp, lilting British accent invites listeners into this classic. Typically Austenesque, PERSUASION comments on societal values and the falsehoods that perpetuate them. Two former lovers who were drawn apart years before by such falsehoods reunite and uncover the truth about those who separated them. Ever present throughout this audiobook is Amanda Root's command of the text. Her apparent ease and even playfulness make listening a true pleasure. R.A.P. (c) AudioFile 2000, Portland, Maine
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      • content: Listening to Juliet Stevenson's marvelous reading, one wonders if she collaborated with Austen in another life. Her narration enhances the text so beautifully that one thinks the author must have coached her. Stevenson applies vocal interpretations that make the characters pop with life. Mary whines and exclaims perfectly; Admiral Croft snaps listeners to attention; Sir Walter Elliot effervesces with indignation over the state of his finances. Only Anne Elliot and Frederick Wentworth speak in calm, measured tones. Nestled in social commentary targeting the matter of class, the story traces the twists and turns that Anne and Frederick must navigate on the road to love. J.J.B. (c) AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine
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