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The Tenant of Wildfell Hall
- Author
- Anne Brontë
- Narrator
- Adjoa Andoh
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Publish Date
- 26 September 2019
- Run Time
- 19 hours 3 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Classic fiction: literary and general, Epistolary fiction / fictional diaries, Narrative theme: social issues / social problems
- Rating
- 4.0 (1 review)
What to expect
Brought to you by Penguin.
This Penguin Classic is performed by acclaimed actress Adjoa Andoh, known for her extensive film, television and stage roles, including lead roles with the RSC, The National Theatre and The Almeida. She is also an Audie Award-winning audiobook narrator. This definitive recording includes an Introduction by Stevie Davies.
Gilbert Markham is deeply intrigued by Helen Graham, a beautiful and secretive young woman who has moved into nearby Wildfell Hall with her young son. He is quick to offer Helen his friendship, but when her reclusive behaviour becomes the subject of local gossip and speculation, Gilbert begins to wonder whether his trust in her has been misplaced. It is only when she allows Gilbert to read her diary that the truth is revealed and the shocking details of the disastrous marriage she has left behind emerge. Told with great immediacy, combined with wit and irony, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall is a powerful depiction of a woman's fight for domestic independence and creative freedom.
In her introduction Stevie Davies discusses The Tenant of Wildfell Hall as feminist testament, inspired by Anne Brontë's experiences as a governess and by the death of her brother Branwell Brontë, and examines the novel's language, biblical references and narrative styles.
User Reviews
Book 4.0
Narration 2.0
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4.0 2.0
I enjoyed this, but it’s quite long in parts, definitely a classic book of the era. The storytelling was brilliant otherwise, and I became (too?) engrossed in the lives of all the characters and felt keenly the dramatic tension when disasters seemed imminent.
I found the narration particularly difficult. I don’t know why, because it’s clear she is incredibly talented, but i found the underlying vocal tone rather grating.kellifb 2024-12-04
Details
- Author
- Anne Brontë
- Narrator
- Adjoa Andoh
- Duration
- 19 hours 3 minutes
- Release Date
- 26 September 2019
- ISBN
- 9780241425572
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Genre
- Classic fiction: literary and general, Epistolary fiction / fictional diaries, Narrative theme: social issues / social problems
- Rating
- 4.0(1 review)
- Narration
- 2.0(1 review)
Synopsis
Brought to you by Penguin. This Penguin Classic is performed by acclaimed actress Adjoa Andoh, known for her extensive film, television and stage roles, including lead roles with the RSC, The National Theatre and The Almeida. She is also an Audie Award-winning audiobook narrator. This definitive recording includes an Introduction by Stevie Davies.Gilbert Markham is deeply intrigued by Helen Graham, a beautiful and secretive young woman who has moved into nearby Wildfell Hall with her young son. He is quick to offer Helen his friendship, but when her reclusive behaviour becomes the subject of local gossip and speculation, Gilbert begins to wonder whether his trust in her has been misplaced. It is only when she allows Gilbert to read her diary that the truth is revealed and the shocking details of the disastrous marriage she has left behind emerge. Told with great immediacy, combined with wit and irony, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall is a powerful depiction of a woman's fight for domestic independence and creative freedom.In her introduction Stevie Davies discusses The Tenant of Wildfell Hall as feminist testament, inspired by Anne Brontë's experiences as a governess and by the death of her brother Branwell Brontë, and examines the novel's language, biblical references and narrative styles.
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