Wuthering Heights
An Audible Exclusive Performance
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Wuthering Heights
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Narrated by:
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Joanne Froggatt
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Rachel Atkins - introduction
About this listen
Winner of Audible's 2017 Narrator of the Year Award
In an Audible Exclusive production, Golden Globe winner Joanne Froggatt gives a powerhouse performance of Wuthering Heights, Emily Brontë's only published novel. This edition features an exclusive introduction written by Ann Dinsdale, Chief Curator of the Brontë Museum.
About the book
The unapologetic intensity with which Emily Brontë wrote this story ensures that it will forever be considered one of the greatest works of English literature. A passionate tale of a chaotic and often violent love, Wuthering Heights transcends your average romance and, with its Gothic undertones, takes the listener on a journey through one man's lustful hunt for revenge.
Believing he has been spurned by Cathy Earnshaw, the only woman he has ever loved, Heathcliff abandons the wild moors of Wuthering Heights, fervently wishing to reestablish himself as the wealthy gentleman he believes Cathy seeks. Having been successful in his ventures, he later returns to the adoptive family who raised him and hungrily seeks to punish those who once rejected him.
In an exclusive introduction written for this edition by Ann Dinsdale, Chief Curator of the Bronte Museum, discover how critical and public opinion of Wuthering Heights has changed over time.
About the author
Perhaps unsurprisingly, Emily is said to have had the most unusual character of all the Brontë sisters. A reserved character with few close acquaintances outside her family circle, Emily's dark and passionate nature is clearly reflected in her tale. Having been the consummate lover of animals and nature, in this book she also set out to paint an unforgettable picture of the stark and imposing moors that she so enjoyed walking along.
Having developed a highly intelligent writing style, Emily ensures that the listener is emotionally involved throughout and often even a little horrified at the events that take place. A true work of art, Wuthering Heights surpasses expectation with its Gothic love scenes and desolate landscapes. Emily Brontë's only published work, it stands alone and will forever imprint itself upon the listener's memory.
About the narrator
Joanne Froggatt is an English stage, film and television actress who shot to fame after her engaging portrayal of Downton Abbey's Anna Bates. Also celebrated for her roles in Dinnerladies, A Street Cat Named Bob, Murder in the Outback and Liar, Joanne has now been acting for over 20 years and brings a wealth of expertise to her narratives. Having voiced an Alice in Wonderland series as well as Audible's 2017 Thriller of the Year, Silent Child, Joanne succeeds once more in delivering an incredibly engaging performance in this unique and exquisite adaptation of Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights.
Public Domain (P)2017 Audible LtdWhat listeners say about Wuthering Heights
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- Kelly
- 06-11-2021
I never tire of this story
This classic book is so beautifully narrated - it was a pleasure to listen too. I’ve always loved this gothic-style tale - but I think new listeners/readers need to be aware that this really is quite a dark tale - before they read it. Even though it’s a love story - it’s definitely not a romantic fairy tale. I highly recommend it.
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- Anonymous User
- 03-05-2020
Simply Loved It!
Loved the story- love the song of the same name. Joanne Froggatt is amazing I want to listen to more from her. This is a love story and my first ever audible book - just amazing.
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- vernitta easton
- 23-10-2022
hauntingly beautiful
a tale to rival modern horror... passion, jealousy and revenge, plus their just rewards..
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- Akira
- 03-12-2022
Talented narration by Joanne Froggatt
Joanne Froggatt handles this beautifully. Pleasant, clean diction and a show of her talent in acting with subtle and emotive inflections keeps an older story feeling relatable and easier to consume (for me, at least).
She presents comfortable differentiation between character voices, more via careful expression and accent rather than dramatic tonal shifts.
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- Vicki Rae Lopow
- 24-12-2022
The Voice
Joanne Froggat’s narration is Spot On. Her expressions and accents brought this book to life. Excellent reading!
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- Anonymous User
- 03-07-2023
Brilliant Narrator
I know I’m in the minority here but I found the story dreary and rather depressing. Most characters had little or no redeeming features. I couldn’t wait to finish it. I guess I was expecting the innocence and lightness of Jane Austin but nothing alike.
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- Anonymous User
- 04-08-2023
Dark and myself
I can't believe I had never read this book before. The narrator was excellent and gave real life and personality to all the different characters. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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- Anonymous User
- 25-10-2023
A classic!
Great performance for a difficult novel. Always great to come back to such a classic. The Brontë sisters are brilliant !
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- Michelle
- 23-08-2021
Fine
The book was fine. For me, it was good enough to listen to the end but I had problems. The sound quality was not perfect, I often got an echo in the recording to the point where I thought the editing included sound effects for impact. But soon realised, when this started to happen at uninteresting moments, that it was a defect. The narration was fine but I found the voice of Heathcliff to be very unconvincing with weird vocal cadences and inflections. I also found that Joanne Froggart does Mrs Bates/Nellie well but that's about it. The many layers of narration, coupled with the lack of differences for character voices made it difficult and needed high concentration. This did impact my experience significantly. The writing is interesting and the levels of narration with narration is clever and has merit as a literary device. I can't help but feel that Heathcliff was the victim in all of this. Perhaps that's the point? 🙂
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- Anonymous User
- 24-02-2018
Classic tragedy, well performed but bad recording.
Volume in this Audiobook varies so much so that listener is constantly turning up and down to regulate. Persevere though as the book is sublime.
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