A Christmas Carol: A Signature Performance by Tim Curry
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A Christmas Carol: A Signature Performance by Tim Curry
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Narrated by:
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Tim Curry
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By:
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Charles Dickens
About this listen
This version of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol, masterfully narrated by Tim Curry, was available for a limited time last year, and now it's back. This one-of-a-kind performance puts a unique spin on a treasured classic, and served as the inspiration for the exciting new line of Audible Signature Classics, including Adventures of Huckleberry Finn with Elijah Wood, and Heart of Darkness with Kenneth Branagh. Tim Curry performs this timeless holiday story in a deliciously dark tone, returning it to its Dickensian roots with a vivid imagining of Victorian London and just the right touch of outrageous fun.
A Christmas Carol has constantly been in print since its original publication in 1849, and has been adapted for stage, television, film, and opera. It has often been credited with returning the jovial and festive atmosphere to the holiday season in Britain and North America, following the somber period that emerged during the Industrial Revolution.
The story opens on a bleak and cold Christmas Eve as Ebenezer Scrooge is closing up his office for the day. As the story progresses and Christmas morning approaches, Scrooge encounters the unforgettable characters that make this story a classic: Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, and, of course, the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come.
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Public Domain (P)2009 Audible, Inc.Editorial reviews
Renowned actor Tim Curry’s voice is warm, deep, and arch to the point of campiness. Curry is an actor’s actor. His voice is so distinctive as to be unmistakable. Fans of this Dickens classic will enjoy hearing Curry manifest the coterie of pithy characters that inhabit this novel, ranging from small boy to old man to dire ghost. Curry’s knowing tone suits this fable well. His dramatic but nuanced performance highlights the emotions of loss, fear, hope, and joy that inform this text. Curry takes delight in the macabre aspects of this gothic tale. His irreverent take on this famous novel heightens the drama even for listeners who know the story inside and out.
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- Louise
- 24-12-2022
I mean, its tim curry!
What else do you need to say - its Tim Curry! What more do you need!
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- A. R. Saidi
- 03-11-2021
Superb
Fantastic delivery through the inimitable Tim Curry. A classic for all ages. Very easy to follow and comprehend on the fly
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- Anonymous User
- 15-01-2022
A classic story.
This is a classic book, with a wonderful performance by Tim Curry.
One of the highlights is Curry’s tone, especially in the scene with Marley. He comes across as somewhat creepy, adding to the unsettling and classic scene.
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- Kylie
- 22-03-2022
Enjoyable
I love Tim Curry, and had forgotten how enjoyable (if saccharine) the novel ‘A Christmas Carol’ is. Extra points to listening to Tim Curry laughing as Scrooge and Scrooge’s Nephew.
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- Carys Chainey
- 01-01-2023
A true classic
This is such a beautiful and meaningful story, wonderfully written and performed. It's become a bit of a tradition for me to listen to it at Christmas time, and it's a tradition I look forward to and find very valuable. I highly recommend this book and audiobook alike.
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- Iwbar
- 10-12-2023
Wonderful
Really enjoyed Tim reading this wonderful classic. Highly recommend especially at this time of year, it is a richly read, profound classic.
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- Pam
- 20-12-2017
The Perfect Christmas audiobook
a wonderful story & a fantastic narrator
loved it & will definitely listen to it agai this time next year
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- Mic
- 14-01-2021
So so good
A classic, and the performance if the narrator absolutely amazing. I will look for more from Tim Curry
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- Rosemary Ainley
- 17-11-2016
Brilliant
Tim Curry's narration is sumptuous. I was hanging off every word. I highly recommend this audio book.
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- Anonymous User
- 04-02-2022
Perfect Curry Recipe
Ingredients:
1x Charles Dickens story
1x Tim Curry's voice
Method:
Mix together gently.
Result:
Utter perfection.
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