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Presence, the Play
The Works from Estillyen Series (Related to this series)
- Author
- William E. Jefferson
- Narrator
- various
- Publish Date
- 28 December 2021
- Run Time
- 9 hours 8 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
A captivating fantasy that evokes the spirited prose of J. R. R. Tolkien, C. S. Lewis, and Dante Alighieri, Presence, the Play blends magical realism with spirituality in an immersive audio adventure.
Presence, the Play offers a penetrating perspective on the vital role personal presence plays in the essence of life. This timely, captivating novel speaks to a growing hunger for a way of life that’s real and tangible, the opposite of an artificial existence lived in a realm of mediated connectivity.
The protagonist of Presence, the Play is a playwright and monk named Script who lives on the Isle of Estillyen. On the opening night of Presence, Script’s long-awaited play, he suffers a devastating fall in the theatre balcony and lapses into a prolonged coma. The novel plays out in Script’s comatose state.
Presence, the Play offers a meticulously crafted storyline evoking the imaginative prose of J. R. R. Tolkien, the spirited perception of C. S. Lewis, and the dramatic flair of Dante’s Divine Comedy. Listeners will join Script on an epic mission to save the Isle of Estillyen from the forces of darkness, experiencing many daunting adventures along the way.
Winner of the Mary Shelley Award for Original Fiction from the Media Ecology AssociationWinner of the 2022 Communicator Award for WritingWinner of the 2022 Communicator Award for EditingShortlisted for the 2022 New York Festival Radio Award for Best Sound
Critics Review
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“A sly and insightful novel with its call to pay attention to our lived moments. Featuring a talented and diverse cast in a well-performed production with well-placed sound effects [that] make the audio nearly visual.”
AudioFile
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“Divine Comedy-inspired play, elevated by stellar cast in the audiobook…features a full cast of voice actors, many of them veterans in the field…But perhaps the most impressive performance belongs to Simon Jones. His Lucifer is gleefully evil, erudite, and commanding. Zizza’s sound direction really shines here, as she weaves creative voice editing and processing with an accompanying soundscape that makes Lucifer’s soliloquies especially terrifying and disorienting.”
BookTrib
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“Families looking for an exceptionally well-produced story for all ages will enjoy Presence, the Play. The message may feel familiar, but the outstanding editing, sound effects, and high quality vocal talent elevates the plot. A good family-friendly audio to help generate conversation about how we impact (small and large) members of our community.”
Kaite Stover, director of Reader Services, Kansas City Public Library
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Details
- Author
- William E. Jefferson
- Narrator
- various
- Duration
- 9 hours 8 minutes
- Release Date
- 28 December 2021
- ISBN
- 9798200953646
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Fantasy, Fiction: general and literary
Synopsis
A captivating fantasy that evokes the spirited prose of J. R. R. Tolkien, C. S. Lewis, and Dante Alighieri, Presence, the Play blends magical realism with spirituality in an immersive audio adventure.Presence, the Play offers a penetrating perspective on the vital role personal presence plays in the essence of life. This timely, captivating novel speaks to a growing hunger for a way of life that’s real and tangible, the opposite of an artificial existence lived in a realm of mediated connectivity.The protagonist of Presence, the Play is a playwright and monk named Script who lives on the Isle of Estillyen. On the opening night of Presence, Script’s long-awaited play, he suffers a devastating fall in the theatre balcony and lapses into a prolonged coma. The novel plays out in Script’s comatose state.Presence, the Play offers a meticulously crafted storyline evoking the imaginative prose of J. R. R. Tolkien, the spirited perception of C. S. Lewis, and the dramatic flair of Dante’s Divine Comedy. Listeners will join Script on an epic mission to save the Isle of Estillyen from the forces of darkness, experiencing many daunting adventures along the way.Winner of the Mary Shelley Award for Original Fiction from the Media Ecology AssociationWinner of the 2022 Communicator Award for WritingWinner of the 2022 Communicator Award for EditingShortlisted for the 2022 New York Festival Radio Award for Best Sound
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