North and south by elizabeth gaskell and clare wille. When her father leaves the church in a crisis of conscience, margaret hale is uprooted from her. Juliet stevenson was born on october 30, 1956 in essex, england as juliet anne virginia stevenson. North and south must be on many peoples list of books i ought to read but never have in book form, its length is rather daunting. Buy north and south unabridged by gaskell, elizabeth cleghorn, stevenson, juliet isbn. There was a bbc production of north and south which ive not seen, but i want to now. Using personal passions to explore deep social divisions, north and south is a great romance and one of elizabeth gaskells finest works. It tells of the relationship between margaret hale, a. Juliet stevensons reading would bring me back to it again, and if not that, the story itself. Her other film appearances include emma 1996, bend it like beckham 2002, mona lisa smile 2003, being julia. Written at the request of charles dickens, north and south is a book about rebellion. Written by elizabeth gaskell in 1855, north and south is the perfect example of a beautiful romance with deep social content. Sonia purnell author juliet stevenson narrator 2019. She is a british actress on stage and screen and notably a member of the royal shakespeare company.
Juliet stevenson narrated the book and did a marvelous job with the various voices and accents. As an outsider from the agricultural south, margaret is initially shocked by the aggressive northerners of the dirty, smoky industrial town of milton. I want to tuck this book in next to me when i go to bed so i can cuddle it. This is a story of contrasts, between north and south, between rural and industrialized england, and above. North and south brilliant book beautifully read by juliet stevenson who gives life to all the characters. North and south audible audiobook unabridged amazon. Forced to leave her home in the tranquil rural south, margaret hale settles with her parents in milton where she witnesses the brutal world wrought by the industrial revolution and employers and workers clashing in the first organized strikes. For three days ive been the hopeless prisoner of elizabeth gaskells novel north and south 1855, presented in audiobook format by bbc and superbly narrated by juliet stevenson. North and south audiobook elizabeth gaskell audible.
Jun 30, 2017 this classic book became a favorite of mine. Exclusively from audible written at the request of charles dickens, north and south is a book about rebellion. I dont always think in british when i am reading a british novel, and juliets reading greatly enhanced my enjoyment of the book. Elizabeth gaskell, juliet stevenson, audible studios.
Her enduring themes of tradition verses modernity, feminism, the changing nature of relationships and the falsity of first impressions all resonate with the interests of readers today. North and south listen eastern west virginia overdrive. I read the book, listened to the audiobook, and watched the. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Learn more about north and south in the poudre river public library district digital collection. Stevensons pleasant, friendly voice makes this relatively lengthy audiobook a listening delight. Both pride and prejudice and north and south bring two proud. But the the book itself actually the audiobook was a very different experience. North and south follows the story of margaret hale who returns to her rural home after spending time with her rich aunt to learn how to become a proper woman. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. North and south by elizabeth gaskell free at loyal books. She has also appeared in popular films such as bend it like beckham and mona lisa smile.
She is known for her role in the film truly, madly, deeply 1991, for which she was nominated for the bafta award for best actress in a leading role. The title refers to the north and south counties of england, the north industrial, the south rural. Gaskell expertly blends individual feeling with social concern, and her heroine, margaret hale, is one of the most original creations of victorian literature. Audiogo firm this is one of the earliest novels of industrial alienation, tellingly linked to the plight of 19thcentury women. North and south is a book about rebellion that poses fundamental questions about the nature of social authority and obedience. Apr 30, 2012 juliet stevenson narrated the book and did a marvelous job with the various voices and accents. North and south written by elizabeth gaskell performed by juliet stevenson on cd. Between his work on the 2014 audible audiobook of the year, hamlet, prince of denmark.
Even when we mean to be kind we can sometimes be cruel. Browse audiobooks read by juliet stevenson sorted by. Persuasion persuasion by jane austen unabridged audiobook. Capturing the voices of eliots characters adeptly, stevenson. What other book might you compare north and south to and why. Listen to north and south audiobook by elizabeth gaskell. Written by elizabeth gaskell, audiobook narrated by juliet stevenson. In north and south gaskell skillfully fused individual feeling with social concern and in margaret hale created one of the most original heroines of victorian literature. This is a novel of contrasts, between north and south, between rural and industrialized england, and above all between the central characters of margaret hale and john thornton, the millowner. She was honored as a commander of the most excellent order of the british. This is a story of contrasts, between north and south, between rural and industrialized england, and above all between the central characters of margaret hale and john thornton, the millowner.
Gaskell expertly blends individual feeling with social concern and her heroine, margaret hale, is one of the. This penguin classic is performed by gemma whelan, best known for her roles in game of thrones, gentleman jack and upstart crow. It is an interesting tale of class and industrial history. Where does north and south rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far. Set in victorian england, north and south is the story of margaret hale, a young woman whose life is turned upside down when her family relocates to northern england. Browse audiobooks read by juliet stevenson sorted by best selling this month page 1 sign up login. It never drags but keeps you fascinated until the final tantalising ending,leaving you wanting more and more of mrs gaskell. These 5 voice actors are the best audiobook narrators. Download audiobooks narrated by juliet stevenson to your device. Gaskell expertly blends individual feeling with social con.
In the shock of her move from a country vicarage to the grim northern industrial town of milton, she misjudges john thornton, whose strength of purpose. Juliet stevenson narrated audio books at simply audiobooks. See our list of juliet stevenson narrated audio books. North and south is set in a fictional town called milton and located north of england.
With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. Today, her works are known chiefly through television adaptations of her novels like cranford and north and south. I feel adrift, severed from scenes where my imagination belongs. Elizabeth gaskell author, juliet stevenson narrator. Juliet stevenson s reading, which truly deserves to be described as beautiful, made listening to it a matter of complete enjoyment. Mansfield park jane austen author juliet stevenson narrator 2007 north and south elizabeth gaskell author juliet stevenson narrator 2012 jane eyre charlotte. North and south written by elizabeth gaskell performed by juliet.
I read the book, listened to the audiobook, and watched the bbc miniseries all together and all contributed to my enjoyment in their own way. Juliet stevenson gives an excellent performance in reading the story. However, shortly after she returns home, margarets family is uprooted, and margaret soon finds herself surrounded by a workers uprising. Browse audiobooks read by juliet stevenson sorted by best. Juliet stevenson audiobooks audiobook narrator download.
Gaskell expertly blends individual feeling with social concern and her heroine, margaret. Her other film appearances include emma 1996, bend it like beckham 2002, mona lisa smile. From roald dahl, the master of the sting in the tail, a newly collected audiobook of his darkest stories, read by will self, adrian scarborough, stephanie beacham, andrew scott, richard e grant, tamsin greig, mark heap, juliet stevenson and jessica hynes. Listen to north and south by elizabeth gaskell, clare wille for free with a 30 day free trial. Acting roles in truly, madly deeply, emma, bend it like beckham and mona lisa smile have cemented her status as one of the great british actresses of our time. This definitive recording includes an introduction by patricia ingham. Jan 29, 2011 for three days ive been the hopeless prisoner of elizabeth gaskells novel north and south 1855, presented in audiobook format by bbc and superbly narrated by juliet stevenson. The heroine margaret hale arrives here, having suffered a series of unfortunate events. She enhances the narrative passages through her consistent enthusiasm and ease of language. Juliet stevenson never fails to charm her audience. Listed as one of twelve promising new actors in 1991 in john willis screen world, vol.
As relevant now as when it was first published, elizabeth gaskells north and south skillfully weaves a compelling love story into a clash between the pursuit of profit and humanitarian ideals. Young woman from south is forced to move with her family to a northern industrial town where she butts heads with a mill owner. Stevensons audiobook work was elizabeth gaskells north and south aka pride. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. For my part, im extremely glad i heard juliet stevensons audiobook. Audiobooks on cd and cassette ready for immediate dispatch. North and south by elizabeth gaskell overdrive rakuten. North and south is set in the fictional industrial town of milton in the north of england. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. North and south king county library system overdrive. She is known for her work on bend it like beckham 2002, truly madly deeply 1990 and nicholas nickleby 2002. North and south poudre river public library district. Fab several years before the events of the novel, anne elliott fell in love with a young and handsome but poor naval officer. Still, i am sensible of the dedication given by those who made the audiobook possible.
This is a story of contrasts, between north and south, between rural and industrialized england, and above all between the central. A tale of manchester life, is an emotive condition of english work in which she artfully intertwines the sociopolitical struggles of the hungry forties with elements of a classic love story. North and south is a book about rebellion that poses fundamental. Juliet stevenson narrator 2005 mrs dalloway virginia woolf author juliet. Juliet stevenson has won the prestigious audie award and numerous earphones awards for her narrations. Listen to north and south audiobook by elizabeth gaskell, narrated by kate petrie. Juliet anne virginia stevenson, cbe born 30 october 1956 is an english actress of stage and screen.