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A great compilation for Austen fans on the go!

07/30/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Helena Bonham Carter was the perfect choice for the narration of this compilation of Austen excerpts. Her changing levels of tone and speed keep the dialogue realistic, and Austen's beautiful character descriptions are only heightened. There is one 9-17 minute excerpt from each of Jane's major works: P&P, S&S, Persuasion, Mansfield Park, Emma. Between each of the readings are lovely samples of music from the Victorian era. A lovely mix of music and literature. When the music begins, one may envision the lovers discussed in the previous reading dancing to the tune in a candlelit ballroom, right out of the book. Since it is only one disc, and it is so varied in style (from the snakelike scene between Elizabeth Bennett and Lady Catherine to the romance between Anne and Frederick), it is great to keep in the car for a short trip, or for a quick fix."