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Titolo: Flatlandia [Flatland]

Autore: Edwin Abbott Abbott

Narratore: Silvia Cecchini

Formato: Unabridged

Durata: 3 hrs and 35 mins

Lingua: Italiano

Data di pubblicazione: 12-03-12

Editore: Collina d'oro

Categoria: Classics, World Literature

Riepilogo Editore:

Flatlandia fu scritto nel 1888 da Edwin Abbott Abbott. Il racconto, fantastico, racconta la vita di un abitante di un ipotetico universo bidimensionale che entra in contatto con l'abitante di un universo tridimensionale. È un racconto che affronta da un punto di vista della matematica e della geometria il tema della multidimensionalità dell'universo. Ad una prima parte, in cui si descrive un mondo dalle vedute limitate e allusivo allepoca vittoriana, segue una seconda parte in cui la mente del protagonista viene aperta e illuminata da un intervento superiore. Così anche la mente del lettore si apre agli interrogativi sulla quarta, quinta, sesta dimensione, e oltre....

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Title: The Art of the Novel

Author: Milan Kundera, Linda Asher (translator)

Narrator: Graeme Malcolm

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 31 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-25-12

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes

Genres: Classics, World Literature

Publisher's Summary:

Kundera brilliantly examines the work of such important and diverse figures as Rabelais, Cervantes, Sterne, Diderot, Flaubert, Tolstoy, and Musil. He is especially penetrating on Hermann Broch, and his exploration of the world of Kafka's novels vividly reveals the comic terror of Kafka's bureaucratized universe.

Kundera's discussion of his own work includes his views on the role of historical events in fiction, the meaning of action, and the creation of character in the postpsychological novel.

Members Reviews:

Basically fan service, probably not the first work of Kundera to check out.

Kundera has this crazy breadth of interests and themes that span his works, as well as a love for historic details. Not being a scholar of European History I've always felt a little bit overwhelmed by some of his extended digressions on Goethe or the particulars of Central European cultural and political trends. Despite literally placing himself into some of the works it seems extremely hard to pin down "his" views via his Novels.

This one is exactly what I was looking for, a candid, open take on what he was hoping to accomplish with his body of work - from the particulars of his use of the number 7 to an explanation on reading 'The Book of Laughter and Forgetting' correctly. Would totally recommend for fans of Kundera, but if you're a spoilers person he goes over the plots of Immortality, TBLF, Unbearable Lightness of Being, and a few others in detail.

Great way to Understand the Novel

Kundera, is clear and direct with his explanations of the Novel. It's not useful to explain his explanation. Your time is well spent on this short book experiencing Kundera's use of his own work and the work of others to reveal the power and importance of the Novel to the progressive growth of western civilization. Care is necessary with this claim. Novels contain personal actualization and social justice philosophy, and both fail in outside the Novel.

A Lost View of the Novel

This is a good and insightful book. Because each chapter was written under different circumstances some may find it disjointed, but their is an underlying understanding of the novel that is coherent and profound. Kundera goes all the way back to Cervantes and show us how novelists have perceived and influenced the world down to our time. We pick up some central European novelists, like Hermann Bosch's trilogy, The Sleepwalkers, scandalously unknown in this country. Kundera shows us how novels occupy a role in culture were nothing else can go. A book well worth reading.

I'm happy to recommend it (she's already made some $$ with ...

A gift for my daughter, an aspiring writer; I trust her judgment, if she asked for it, I'm happy to recommend it (she's already made some $$ with her writing, so that's perhaps a useful fact.

Five Stars

Beautiful reflections on writing and life.

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Titolo: Madame Bovary

Autore: Gustave Flaubert

Narratore: Silvia Cecchini

Formato: Unabridged

Durata: 9 hrs and 52 mins

Lingua: Italiano

Data di pubblicazione: 09-19-12

Editore: Collina d'oro

Valutazioni: 5 su 5 su 4 voti

Categoria: Classics, World Literature

Riepilogo Editore:

Madame Bovary è il primo romanzo di Gustave Flaubert. Appena pubblicato, nelm 1856, fu messo sotto inchiesta per "oltraggio alla morale". In seguito, divenne un bestseller sotto forma di libro nell'aprile del medesimo anno, ed oggi è considerato uno dei primi esempi di romanzo realista. Del realismo ha laccurata descrizione degli ambienti, la descrizione approfondita dei personaggi, che devono essere verosimili (Falubert ebbe occasione di dire Madame Bovary sono io). Di fatto il racconto è ispirato alle vicende realmente accadute di una giovane donna di provincia, di cui si parlò in un giornale locale nel 1851. Al romanzo si sono ispirate riduzioni cinematografiche e televisive.

Cornice musicale di Franz Liszt.

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Title: 'A Prisoner in the Caucasus', 'After the Dance', and 'The Death of Ivan Ilyich' [Russian Edition]

Author: Leo Tolstoy

Narrator: Kirill Radtzig

Format: Abridged

Length: 4 hrs and 20 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-30-12

Publisher: IDDK

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Classics, World Literature

Publisher's Summary:

This audiobook contains three works by Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910). The most well-known of these, The Death of Ivan Ilyich, tells the story of the premature death of a high-court judge in 19th-century Russia. It explores themes of life, death and suffering, as well as self-interest versus compassion.

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Members Reviews:

Amazing

I loved every moment of the book. Great job narrating. Looking forward to more books!!

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Titolo: I piaceri viziosi

Autore: Lev Tolstoj

Narratore: Carlo Properzi, Marcello Pozza

Formato: Abridged

Durata: 1 hr and 43 mins

Lingua: Italiano

Data di pubblicazione: 03-02-12

Editore: GoodMood

Categoria: Classics, World Literature

Riepilogo Editore:

In questa straordinaria opera, pubblicata nel 1902, Tolstoj ci mostra uno spaccato trasversale delle "cattive" abitudini, degli uomini e delle donne del suo tempo. Individua quelli che secondo lui sono i motivi, che spingono le persone a consumare alcool e stupefacenti, e fa unanalisi sulle più comuni modalità sessuali allinterno e fuori dal matrimonio. In questa versione audio, latmosfera tolstojana è intatta, ed emerge in modo inconfutabile il rigore quasi ossessivo, di uno dei maggiori esponenti della letteratura mondiale.

©2012 Public Domain (P)2012 GOODmood

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Titre: Vingt-quatre heures de la vie d'une femme

Auteur: Stefan Zweig

Narrateur: Marie-Christine Barrault

Format: Unabridged

Durée: 2 hrs and 41 mins

Langue: Français

Date de publication: 02-29-12

Éditeur: Audiolib

Evaluation: 4.5 sur 5 sur 6 votes

Genres: Classics, World Literature

Résumé de l'éditeur:

Scandale dans une pension de famille "comme il faut", sur la Côte d'Azur du début du siècle : Mme Henriette, la femme d'un des clients, s'est enfuie avec un jeune homme qui pourtant n'avait passé là qu'une journée... Seul le narrateur tente de comprendre cette "créature sans moralité", avec l'aide inattendue d'une vieille dame anglaise très distinguée, qui lui expliquera quels feux mal éteints cette aventure a ranimés chez elle.

Ce récit d'une passion foudroyante, bref et aigu comme les affectionnait l'auteur de Lettre d'une inconnue et du Joueur d'échecs, est une de ses plus incontestables réussites.

Tension, densité, émotion : tous ces mots conviennent autant à ce magnifique récit de Stefan Zweig qu'à l'interprétation magistrale qu'en donne Marie-Christine Barrault.

L'auteur

Né en Autriche en 1881, mort au Brésil en 1942, auteur de romans, de pièces de théâtre et de poèmes,

excelle dans l'essai, la biographie et la nouvelle. Comme dans la

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, on retrouve ici son génie de la psychologie, son art de suggérer par un geste, un regard, les tourments intérieurs, les arrières pensées, les abîmes de l'inconscient.

La narratrice

est la nièce de Jean-Louis Barrault. Elle entre au cours Simon en 1963 puis est admise au Conservatoire d'Art dramatique en 1964. Pendant deux ans (1966/1968), elle se consacre uniquement au théâtre. Elle débute au cinéma en 1969. Depuis, sur les planches, sur le petit écran de la TV, au cinéma, Marie-Christine Barrault poursuit une carrière prestigieuse.

Traduit de l'allemand par Olivier Bournac et Alzir Hella © et (P) Audiolib, 2012

Revues par les critiques:

A propos de ce titre

Grand Prix du livre audio La Plume de Paon : Grand Prix Littérature classique 2013.

Avis des membres:

Beautiful edition!

This is a paperback edition of Zweig's novel, translated of course from the original German. I read one crucial scene in my French class earlier in the year, and the class agreed that the precise and vivid description of the people involved was superb. The edition is in paper, but seems to be very high quality. I was greatly impressed with the improvement in the physical quality of French paperback editions. If you enjoy character studies and Flaubert-like applications of "le mot juste," feel confidant in buying this book.

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Title: The Red and the Black

Author: Lloyd C. Parks (translator), Stendhal

Narrator: David Case

Format: Unabridged

Length: 18 hrs and 26 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-27-12

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 22 votes

Genres: Classics, World Literature

Publisher's Summary:

The Red and the Black is a powerful character study of Julien Sorel, a clever and idealistic young opportunist who attempts to rise above his station through a combination of talent, deception, and hypocrisy. He uses his powers of seduction and charm to secure advancement, only to find himself betrayed by his own passions and outwitted by the larger political and social intrigues of post-Napoleonic France.

Stendhal's rich, nuanced portrait of Julien and early-19th-century France brilliantly anticipates modern literature in its psychological depth and realism.

Critic Reviews:

"One of the greatest 19th-century novels." (

Merriam-Webster's Encyclopedia of Literature)

Members Reviews:

passion and politics

A very intelligent novel read by a very intelligent narrator. I had downloaded the book despite my quick listen to David Case's voice, which I thought had an affected drawl, but now I'm a convert: I found his characterizations sensitive, and thought his women's voices good. The author is brilliant with people's motivation and insecurities. I enjoyed the book despite being hazy about the natures of Jesuits, Jacobins, and Jansenists; almost 180 years after the book was published, I felt the passion translated better than the politics, but a more educated reader might think the politics the best part. (This is supposedly Al Gore's favorite novel--he might say the political goings-on seemed all too familiar...)

Audible

Contrary to a previous reviewer, I found the audio file of this book quite clear. Every word was audible.

As for the narrator, David Case, he's quite good here. He brings out Stendhal's humor, especially with his voice of the main character, Julian. I'd gladly listen to this book again.

Le Rouge et le Noir

Would you consider the audio edition of The Red and the Black to be better than the print version?

I'm so glad that this audio edition gives the name of the translator. I wish the name of the translator was always included.

What aspect of David Cases performance would you have changed?

I don't like David Case's low, growling, pressed voice (what therapists call "vocal fry"), but I appreciate all the qualities which Case brings: intelligence, pacing, characterization, etc. He mispronounces the hero's name, Julien (should rhyme with 'bien').

Any additional comments?

A wonderful, complex portrait of post-Revolution France, and of the idealistic hero, grappling with the shallow, hypocritical society he lives in. Highly recommended.

Performance ruined by muffled audio.

In this version David Case's voice is completely muffled and almost unintelligible even on the highest quality setting. Equalization is ineffective because the higher frequencies are simply missing. In this state I can only recommend that it be avoided until Audible fixes the file.

Great book, well read

Great book, well read

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Title: The School [Russian Edition]

Author: Arkady Petrovich Gaidar

Narrator: Arina Lanskaya

Format: Abridged

Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-23-12

Publisher: IDDK

Genres: Classics, World Literature

Publisher's Summary:

This audiobook contains the classic story "The School" by beloved Russian writer Arkady Petrovich Gaidar (born Golikov, 1904-1941). "The School", largely autobiographical, is not only a favorite among fans of Gaidar, but also one of the most faithful, true-to-life works of the Russain Civil War.

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Titel: Emma

Autor:: Jane Austen

Erzähler: Eva Mattes

Format: Unabridged

Spieldauer: 17 hrs and 2 mins

Sprache: Deutsch

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 11-07-11

Herausgeber: Argon Verlag

Kategorien: Classics, World Literature

Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers:

Die 21-jährige Emma Woodhouse ist wohlhabend, schön und der strahlende Mittelpunkt der Gesellschaft im beschaulichen Highbury. Das angenehme Leben mit ihrem etwas lebensfremden Vater genießt sie in vollen Zügen und denkt nicht daran, ihre Unabhängigkeit für eine Heirat aufzugeben. Im Glauben an ihre vollkommene Menschenkenntnis beschließt sie jedoch, zumindest für Verbindungen unter ihren Freunden zu sorgen, und richtet damit ein Gefühlschaos an, das bald auch ihr eigenes Glück bedroht

©2011 Argon Verlag (P)2011 Argon Verlag

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Titre: La Fille du Puisatier

Auteur: Marcel Pagnol

Narrateur: Raimu, Fernandel, Josette Day

Format: Original Recording

Durée: 1 hr and 50 mins

Langue: Français

Date de publication: 07-26-11

Éditeur: Frémeaux & Associés

Genres: Classics, World Literature

Résumé de l'éditeur:

Frémeaux & Associés, les Editions de la Treille et la succession Marcel Pagnol remettent à la disposition du public La Fille du Puisatier, enregistrement sonore du film historique spécialement monté pour le support audio avec un texte de liaison de Marcel Pagnol lui-même. L'enregistrement de 1940 témoigne en direct de la situation de la France populaire. Portée par Raimu, Fernandel, Charpin et Josette Day, La Fille du Puisatier nous donne un éclairage historique et documentaire dans une interprétation que la générosité du jeu des acteurs et le montage de Marcel Pagnol rendent intemporelle.

L'auteur

Né en 1895,

a commencé sa carrière comme professeur d'anglais, avant de se consacrer à l'écriture. Il a pratiqué avec succès tous les genres. Auteur avant tout, il fut scénariste et réalisateur, dramaturge, poète, traducteur, historien, romancier, et excella finalement dans tous les domaines littéraires. Il entre à l'Académie française en 1946 et meurt en 1974.

(P) 1940, 1968, 2011 Editions de la Treille - Compagnie Méditerranéenne de Films

© 2011 Groupe Frémeaux Colombini SAS

Succession Marcel Pagnol - Editions de la Treille