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CAB - Costa's Audio Book Easter feature
Charlotte Brontë 'Jane Eyre: An Autobiography'
《讀你聽2.2》四月復活節呈獻
夏綠蒂勃朗特 哥特成長浪漫長篇《簡愛》
描寫十八至十九世紀 喬治三世治時英國
主角簡愛作為孤女
自小寄養舅母家 身心飽受欺凌
憑著不屈的心 入學奮鬥 成為家庭教師
在桑費爾德莊園任教時
遇上莊園主人羅徹斯特
兩人微妙感情就此掀起波瀾
Chapter 23, 24 Thornfield
00:22 Ch 23 On a midsummer night, Jane and Rochester talk in the garden. He teases her about leaving to work in Ireland, but then confesses his love and proposes. Jane accepts, realizing he's sincere. A storm erupts; lightning splits the chestnut tree after their engagement.
23:32 Ch 24 Jane feels transformed after accepting Rochester's proposal but is unsettled by Mrs. Fairfax's disapproval and Rochester’s lavish gifts. Concerned about inequality and appearances, she plans to contact her uncle for financial independence. Despite Rochester’s affection, Jane remains cautious, determined to maintain emotional distance until they are married.
Characters (order by mention)
Gateshead Hall: (Sarah Reed), nurse Bessie Lee, Eliza Reed, (John Reed), Georgiana Reed, maid Abigail Abbot, (Mr. Reed), maid Sarah, apothecary Mr. Lloyd, Robert Leaven the coachman, Bobby and Jane Leaven
Lowood: Schoolmaster Robert Brocklehurst, superintendent Maria Temple, Augusta, Mrs. Brocklehurst, Miss Brocklehurst, Theodore, Broughton, Miss Miller, Miss Smith, Miss Scatcherd, Madame Pierrot, (Helen Burns), maid Barbara, Mrs. Harden, (Naomi Brocklehurst), Mary Ann Wilson, Mr. Bates, Rev. Mr. Nasmyth, Miss Gryce
Thornfield: Mrs. Fairfax, Adèle Varens, Leah, John and wife (cook), Mr. Rochester, Sophia, Madame Frédéric, Grace Poole, Mr. Carter the surgeon, Rowland Rochester, Céline Varens, Sam the footman, Carter the surgeon
Millcote Leas: Mr. Eshton, Lord Ingram, Sir George Lynn, Colonel Dent, Mrs. Eshton, Amy and Louisa Eshton; Miss Ingram, Blanche and Mary Ingram; Lady Lynn, Mrs. Colonel Dent, Henry, Frederick Lynn
West Indies: Richard Mason
Costa's Lexicon
Fervid adj intensely enthusiastic or passionate, especially to an excessive degree; hot, burning, or glowing 強烈 熱情 熱誠
Handbreadth n any of various units of length varying from about 2¹/₂ to 4 inches based on the breadth of a hand
Parterre n a level space in a garden occupied by an ornamental arrangement of flower beds 花壇 花圃 (Par terre, frenchy)
Eventide n arch. the end of the day, evening
Facile adj ignoring the true complexities of an issue, superficial; (especially of success in sport) easily achieved; effortless 輕率 表面 (Fac cyle)
Dionysius - in Greek mythology, specifically derived from the god of wine, revelry, and fertility
Boisterous adj (of weather or water) wild or stormy; noisy, energetic, and cheerful 喧閙
Misconstrue v interpret (a person's words or actions) wrongly 誤解 (mis con stru)
Fount n a source of a desirable quality or commodity; a spring or fountain (font)
Blither adj happy or carefree; showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper; v talk in a long-winded way without making very much sense; n long-winded talk with no real substance 喋喋不休 (Bli ther)
Skein n a length of thread or yarn, loosely coiled and knotted 一捆 (s gain)
King Ahasuerus - Ahasuerus' generosity is noted in the biblical account. When Esther approaches the king to request the salvation of her people, he offers her up to half of his kingdom as a reward for her courage in speaking to him, even though doing so was a bold and risky act. His famous declaration to her is: “What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be given you.”
Usurer n a person who lends money at unreasonably high rates of interest 放高利貸 (U sher er)
Unction n a fervent manner of expression apparently arising from deep emotion, especially when assumed; treatment with a medicinal oil or ointment; the action of anointing someone with oil or ointment as a religious rite or as a symbol of investiture as a monarch (unc tion as in uncle)
Bairn n a child 小孩 (Bahrn, like burn bit off)
Manna n (in Christian contexts) spiritual nourishment, especially the Eucharist
Expedient n a means of attaining an end, especially one that is convenient but possibly improper or immoral; (of an action) suitable or appropriate 應急 權宜
Legatee n a person who receives a legacy 繼承人 (le ga tee)
Danaë - a princess in Greek myth. She was locked in a tower by her father because of a prophecy that her son would kill him. But Zeus (Jupiter in Roman myth) came to her anyway — in the form of a golden shower (literally: a rain of gold) — and impregnated her. She later gave birth to Perseus (the hero who killed Medusa).
Accession n a new item added to an existing collection of books, paintings, or artefacts; an amount added to an existing quantity of something; the attainment or acquisition of a position of rank or power
Pertinaciously adv holding firmly to an opinion or a course of action; tenacious (Per tin nay ciously)
Gingham n lightweight plain-woven cotton cloth, typically checked in white and a bold colour 格子布 (Ging um)
Bashaw n a man of high rank or office (as in Turkey or northern Africa) (beSha)
Supplicate v ask or beg for something earnestly or humbly 請求 懇求 (Sup plicate)
Coercion n the practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats 強迫 威逼 脅迫 (co ER sion)
Innate adj inborn, natural 天生 (in Nate)
pour me donner une contenance - fr, to give myself an air of composure” or “to save face”
Tyne v arch. To lose (tie n)
Hie v arch. go quickly (hi)
Pinion n the outer part of a bird's wing including the flight feathers, wings; a small cogwheel or spindle engaging with a large cogwheel
Quail v feel or show fear or apprehension
Asperity n harshness of tone or manner 嚴厲
Sati n Suttee pl n a former practice in India whereby a widow threw herself on to her husband's funeral pyre; a widow who committed sati (sut tee)
Apostrophize v lit. speak to someone or something absent or personified as if present; v rhetoric. address an exclamatory passage in a speech or poem to (someone or something) 自語譏諷 (a Paust tro vice)
Pish ex. used to express disdain or contempt (pish like fish)
Pshaw v express disdain (shaw)
Dudgeon n a feeling of offence or deep resentment 氣憤 (Dud geon)
2025 Anniversary Releases:
Feb: Perfume, Mar: Angels & Demons, Apr: Don Quixote Volume I & II, The Great Gatsby, Jun: The Picture of Dorian Gray, Nov: The Brothers Karamazov, Dec: Metamorphosis
Complete Collections:
Angels and Demons, Perfume, The Great Gatsby, And Then There Were None, Jekyll and Hyde, Maigret, 1984, The Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote I&II, The Picture of Dorian Gray, The Diary of a Young Girl, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Sparkling Cyanide, 4.50 from Paddington, Great Expectations
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By AI CostaCAB - Costa's Audio Book Easter feature
Charlotte Brontë 'Jane Eyre: An Autobiography'
《讀你聽2.2》四月復活節呈獻
夏綠蒂勃朗特 哥特成長浪漫長篇《簡愛》
描寫十八至十九世紀 喬治三世治時英國
主角簡愛作為孤女
自小寄養舅母家 身心飽受欺凌
憑著不屈的心 入學奮鬥 成為家庭教師
在桑費爾德莊園任教時
遇上莊園主人羅徹斯特
兩人微妙感情就此掀起波瀾
Chapter 23, 24 Thornfield
00:22 Ch 23 On a midsummer night, Jane and Rochester talk in the garden. He teases her about leaving to work in Ireland, but then confesses his love and proposes. Jane accepts, realizing he's sincere. A storm erupts; lightning splits the chestnut tree after their engagement.
23:32 Ch 24 Jane feels transformed after accepting Rochester's proposal but is unsettled by Mrs. Fairfax's disapproval and Rochester’s lavish gifts. Concerned about inequality and appearances, she plans to contact her uncle for financial independence. Despite Rochester’s affection, Jane remains cautious, determined to maintain emotional distance until they are married.
Characters (order by mention)
Gateshead Hall: (Sarah Reed), nurse Bessie Lee, Eliza Reed, (John Reed), Georgiana Reed, maid Abigail Abbot, (Mr. Reed), maid Sarah, apothecary Mr. Lloyd, Robert Leaven the coachman, Bobby and Jane Leaven
Lowood: Schoolmaster Robert Brocklehurst, superintendent Maria Temple, Augusta, Mrs. Brocklehurst, Miss Brocklehurst, Theodore, Broughton, Miss Miller, Miss Smith, Miss Scatcherd, Madame Pierrot, (Helen Burns), maid Barbara, Mrs. Harden, (Naomi Brocklehurst), Mary Ann Wilson, Mr. Bates, Rev. Mr. Nasmyth, Miss Gryce
Thornfield: Mrs. Fairfax, Adèle Varens, Leah, John and wife (cook), Mr. Rochester, Sophia, Madame Frédéric, Grace Poole, Mr. Carter the surgeon, Rowland Rochester, Céline Varens, Sam the footman, Carter the surgeon
Millcote Leas: Mr. Eshton, Lord Ingram, Sir George Lynn, Colonel Dent, Mrs. Eshton, Amy and Louisa Eshton; Miss Ingram, Blanche and Mary Ingram; Lady Lynn, Mrs. Colonel Dent, Henry, Frederick Lynn
West Indies: Richard Mason
Costa's Lexicon
Fervid adj intensely enthusiastic or passionate, especially to an excessive degree; hot, burning, or glowing 強烈 熱情 熱誠
Handbreadth n any of various units of length varying from about 2¹/₂ to 4 inches based on the breadth of a hand
Parterre n a level space in a garden occupied by an ornamental arrangement of flower beds 花壇 花圃 (Par terre, frenchy)
Eventide n arch. the end of the day, evening
Facile adj ignoring the true complexities of an issue, superficial; (especially of success in sport) easily achieved; effortless 輕率 表面 (Fac cyle)
Dionysius - in Greek mythology, specifically derived from the god of wine, revelry, and fertility
Boisterous adj (of weather or water) wild or stormy; noisy, energetic, and cheerful 喧閙
Misconstrue v interpret (a person's words or actions) wrongly 誤解 (mis con stru)
Fount n a source of a desirable quality or commodity; a spring or fountain (font)
Blither adj happy or carefree; showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper; v talk in a long-winded way without making very much sense; n long-winded talk with no real substance 喋喋不休 (Bli ther)
Skein n a length of thread or yarn, loosely coiled and knotted 一捆 (s gain)
King Ahasuerus - Ahasuerus' generosity is noted in the biblical account. When Esther approaches the king to request the salvation of her people, he offers her up to half of his kingdom as a reward for her courage in speaking to him, even though doing so was a bold and risky act. His famous declaration to her is: “What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be given you.”
Usurer n a person who lends money at unreasonably high rates of interest 放高利貸 (U sher er)
Unction n a fervent manner of expression apparently arising from deep emotion, especially when assumed; treatment with a medicinal oil or ointment; the action of anointing someone with oil or ointment as a religious rite or as a symbol of investiture as a monarch (unc tion as in uncle)
Bairn n a child 小孩 (Bahrn, like burn bit off)
Manna n (in Christian contexts) spiritual nourishment, especially the Eucharist
Expedient n a means of attaining an end, especially one that is convenient but possibly improper or immoral; (of an action) suitable or appropriate 應急 權宜
Legatee n a person who receives a legacy 繼承人 (le ga tee)
Danaë - a princess in Greek myth. She was locked in a tower by her father because of a prophecy that her son would kill him. But Zeus (Jupiter in Roman myth) came to her anyway — in the form of a golden shower (literally: a rain of gold) — and impregnated her. She later gave birth to Perseus (the hero who killed Medusa).
Accession n a new item added to an existing collection of books, paintings, or artefacts; an amount added to an existing quantity of something; the attainment or acquisition of a position of rank or power
Pertinaciously adv holding firmly to an opinion or a course of action; tenacious (Per tin nay ciously)
Gingham n lightweight plain-woven cotton cloth, typically checked in white and a bold colour 格子布 (Ging um)
Bashaw n a man of high rank or office (as in Turkey or northern Africa) (beSha)
Supplicate v ask or beg for something earnestly or humbly 請求 懇求 (Sup plicate)
Coercion n the practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats 強迫 威逼 脅迫 (co ER sion)
Innate adj inborn, natural 天生 (in Nate)
pour me donner une contenance - fr, to give myself an air of composure” or “to save face”
Tyne v arch. To lose (tie n)
Hie v arch. go quickly (hi)
Pinion n the outer part of a bird's wing including the flight feathers, wings; a small cogwheel or spindle engaging with a large cogwheel
Quail v feel or show fear or apprehension
Asperity n harshness of tone or manner 嚴厲
Sati n Suttee pl n a former practice in India whereby a widow threw herself on to her husband's funeral pyre; a widow who committed sati (sut tee)
Apostrophize v lit. speak to someone or something absent or personified as if present; v rhetoric. address an exclamatory passage in a speech or poem to (someone or something) 自語譏諷 (a Paust tro vice)
Pish ex. used to express disdain or contempt (pish like fish)
Pshaw v express disdain (shaw)
Dudgeon n a feeling of offence or deep resentment 氣憤 (Dud geon)
2025 Anniversary Releases:
Feb: Perfume, Mar: Angels & Demons, Apr: Don Quixote Volume I & II, The Great Gatsby, Jun: The Picture of Dorian Gray, Nov: The Brothers Karamazov, Dec: Metamorphosis
Complete Collections:
Angels and Demons, Perfume, The Great Gatsby, And Then There Were None, Jekyll and Hyde, Maigret, 1984, The Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote I&II, The Picture of Dorian Gray, The Diary of a Young Girl, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Sparkling Cyanide, 4.50 from Paddington, Great Expectations
《讀你聽》Milestones 0, 2.0~2.2
2021.5《遠大前程》太太陪同旁聽 全配樂 無剪接 附旁述 總結 文字大綱 不定時播出
2022.5 偵探系列《老千騙局》《蒼蠅王》《唐吉訶德》全配樂 DaVinci剪接 小字典 作品介紹 智能主持+插畫 文字大綱 定時播出
2023.11《安妮日記》《道林格雷的畫像》《德古拉》《基度山恩仇記》《變形記》《1984》《簡愛》《梅格雷》DaVinci Descript CapCut Suno 大綱+人物介紹+字典 定時播出
2024.6《化身博士》《卡拉馬佐夫兄弟》《一個都不留》《大亨小傳》《香水》《唐吉訶德二》《天使與魔鬼》裝置初階電容Mic Audacity製音 ChatGPT注解+插畫 分秒顯示 一小時内容
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