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Great Expectations
- Author
- Charles Dickens
- Narrator
- Eddie Izzard
- Publisher
- Headline
- Publish Date
- 14 June 2018
- Run Time
- 20 hours 19 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Rating
- 4.0 (1 review)
What to expect
Widely considered to be Charles Dickens' greatest and best-loved work, Great Expectations was first published as a serial between December 1860 - August 1861 and has been in print ever since. The story of a young boy from humble origins who dares to dream of becoming a gentleman, it is one of Dickens' most enduring and widely adapted novels.
In this new unabridged production, star comedian and polymath Eddie Izzard infuses the story of Pip with her trademark wit and flair, and breathes new life into some of Dickens' most memorable characters, while staying completely faithful to the novel.
A unique performer and storyteller, Eddie has long held a fascination for Dickens and his work. Whether you're already well-acquainted with the story or you've never read a Charles Dickens novel, this is a must-listen.
Praise for the stage adaptation Eddie Izzard Performs Charles Dickens' Great Expectations:
'[A] captivating and colourfully calibrated performance' Wall Street Journal
'She's got this story by the reins, and we're lucky to travel along.' New York Stage Review
(P)2018 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
User Reviews
Book 4.0
Narration 5.0
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4.0 5.0
Been meaning to read this for a while, finally did it in the company of Eddie . Lovely
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Details
- Author
- Charles Dickens
- Narrator
- Eddie Izzard
- Duration
- 20 hours 19 minutes
- Release Date
- 14 June 2018
- ISBN
- 9781472252555
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Headline
- Genre
- Classic fiction: literary and general
- Rating
- 4.0(1 review)
- Narration
- 5.0(1 review)
Synopsis
The classic Charles Dickens novel, performed by one of Britain's greatest comediansWidely considered to be Charles Dickens' greatest and best-loved work, Great Expectations was first published as a serial between December 1860 - August 1861 and has been in print ever since. The story of a young boy from humble origins who dares to dream of becoming a gentleman, it is one of Dickens' most enduring and widely adapted novels.In this new unabridged production, star comedian and polymath Eddie Izzard infuses the story of Pip with her trademark wit and flair, and breathes new life into some of Dickens' most memorable characters, while staying completely faithful to the novel. A unique performer and storyteller, Eddie has long held a fascination for Dickens and his work. Whether you're already well-acquainted with the story or you've never read a Charles Dickens novel, this is a must-listen.Praise for the stage adaptation Eddie Izzard Performs Charles Dickens' Great Expectations: '[A] captivating and colourfully calibrated performance' Wall Street Journal'She's got this story by the reins, and we're lucky to travel along.' New York Stage Review(P)2018 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
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