Author(s): Wharton, Edith
Reader(s): Lefkow, Laurel
Label: Naxos AudioBooks
Genre: Classic Fiction
Period: 20th Century
Catalogue No: NA0610
Barcode: 9781781984987
Release Date: 03/2024

WHARTON, E.: Summer (Unabridged)

Rescued from a poverty-stricken mountain life, Charity Royall lives as ward to Lawyer Royall in the small New England town of North Dormer. However, Charity is bored by her job at the local library and feels thwarted by the order that governs her society – until a young man named Lucius Harney plucks her from the drabness of North Dormer life. A young architect and sophisticated man about town, Herney’s good looks and refi nement awaken Charity’s passionate nature. Meanwhile, Charity contends with unwanted matrimonial advances from Lawyer Royall. Often compared to Ethan Frome, Summer is a heart-wrenching coming-of-age story regarded by Wharton as one of her best works.

Tracklist

Disc 1
Austen, Jane - Author
Agutter, Jenny (Reader)
1Mr. Bingley Comes To Netherfield Park04:02
Agutter, Jenny (Reader)
2Mr. Bennet Makes A Disclosure12:13
Agutter, Jenny (Reader)
3The Lucas Family At Meryton05:23
Agutter, Jenny (Reader)
4Letters From Netherfield Park05:22
Agutter, Jenny (Reader)
5Elizabeth At Netherfield07:02
Agutter, Jenny (Reader)
6A Visitor To Longbourn - Mr. Collins06:01
Agutter, Jenny (Reader)
7At Meryton, Two Officers, Mr. Denny And Mr. Wickham14:56
Agutter, Jenny (Reader)
8Elizabeth Enters The Drawing-room10:14
Agutter, Jenny (Reader)
9Mr. Collins Makes His Declaration08:58
Agutter, Jenny (Reader)
Disc 2
1Charlotte Takes The Place Of Elizabeth05:27
Agutter, Jenny (Reader)
2Mr. And Mrs. Gardiner Arrive At Longbourn11:15
Agutter, Jenny (Reader)
3Elizabeth Travels With Sir William To The Gardiner's In London01:23
Agutter, Jenny (Reader)
4The Journey To Mr Collins At Hunsford11:21
Agutter, Jenny (Reader)
5A Conversation About Music07:45
Agutter, Jenny (Reader)
6Elizabeth Receives A Visit From Mr. Darcy07:13
Agutter, Jenny (Reader)
7Another Visit05:46
Agutter, Jenny (Reader)
8A Long Letter Of Explanation11:17
Agutter, Jenny (Reader)
9Elizabeth Reveals All To Jane08:28
Agutter, Jenny (Reader)
Disc 3
1Elizabeth Arrives At Pemberley10:15
Agutter, Jenny (Reader)
2Letters From Jane05:22
Agutter, Jenny (Reader)
3Return To Longbourn07:41
Agutter, Jenny (Reader)
4Lydia Reveals A Secret And Elizabeth Learns All09:49
Agutter, Jenny (Reader)
5Mr. Darcy Returns To Hertfordshire05:46
Agutter, Jenny (Reader)
6Jane And Mr. Bingley In Deep Conversation05:26
Agutter, Jenny (Reader)
7A Surprise Visit From Lady Catherine de Bourgh10:34
Agutter, Jenny (Reader)
8Mr Darcy again09:33
Agutter, Jenny (Reader)
9Sisterly Approval09:06
Agutter, Jenny (Reader)
10Mrs. Bingley Gets Rid Of Her Two Most Deserving Daughters.02:54
Agutter, Jenny (Reader)

Total Playing Time: 03:40:32

Lefkow is a steady narrator with a lovely placid voice. Her tone works well with Wharton’s prose, and her pacing fits the audiobook’s mood. …This performance is a treat for all listeners. © 2024 AudioFile Read complete review