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Dubliners
- Penguin Classics
- Narrated by: Andrew Scott
- Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins
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Summary
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This Penguin Classic is performed by Andrew Scott, star of Sherlock, Fleabag, and Black Mirror, also known for his on-stage roles in Present Laughter and Hamlet. This definitive recording includes an introduction by Terence Brown.
Joyce's first major work, written when he was only twenty-five, brought his city to the world for the first time. His stories are rooted in the rich detail of Dublin life, portraying ordinary, often defeated lives with unflinching realism. He writes of social decline, sexual desire and exploitation, corruption and personal failure, yet creates a brilliantly compelling, unique vision of the world and of human experience.
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"Scott's intonation and pacing made the book really easy to follow, and the fact that every chapter is a full story kept me engaged for much longer than if I was reading it on the page." (i News)
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- Derk
- 19-09-20
Wonderful narrator
Anyone who doesn’t weep at the end of The Dead has no soul. An astonishing and emotional narration by Andrew Scott. In all of the stories the characters leap into life...
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- Fleurie
- 06-07-20
Masterful
This magisterial work by the unparalleled Joyce is sublimely read by Andrew Scott. His gorgeous soft tones are a perfect match for Joyce’s ringing prose. A profoundly moving experience, thank you so much 💓.
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- Anonymous User
- 25-05-23
Superb reading by Andrew Scott
This excellent reading by Andrew Scott brought a while new tone and emotion to this wonderful collection of stories. In particular the reading of The Dead gave a feeling to the story that I had never been able to gauge before. A thoroughly enjoyable performance.
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- H M Roberts
- 21-11-23
Compelling and vibrant stories - mostly well told.
I love James Joyce. I love Andrew Scott - overall this was OK, but there were times when I felt the narration was pedestrian and disengaged. Mr Scott is a fine actor, but in his narration, I felt he was walking through it - relying on vocal tricks. There were several sections where the read felt ill-prepared, lacking in fluency, and felt hesitant and awkward. Surprising that Penguin allowed some of these less than perfect moments to slip through the net, I felt that at times, the narration lacked direction and commitment. A shame.
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- Emma Houldsworth
- 25-10-19
Outstanding narration
Andrew Scott's narration of A Painful Case (chapter 12) is simply incredible. I have listened to it several times and it repeatedly floors me. He is able to convey with such nuance in his voice the devastating dawning of the character's self-imposed desolation. Joyce's Dublin characters are so vividly alive in this narration, their predicaments and emotions so palpable. It's awful!
Audible: Please include a few seconds pause between the chapters so that the ending of one can sink in before the beginning of the next.
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- Elsa Sattler
- 10-12-21
For all the lovers of short stories
True classic of short story collections, each and every one seemingly mundane before it erupts into beautiful, deeply poetic meaning. Andrew Scott has one of the most soothing voices on the planet and will give you shivers in some of the emotional scenes. Excellent.
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- Anonymous User
- 16-06-23
Wonderful - a must listen for all Dubliners fans
Andrew Scott brings these characters and stories to life in ways that I think Joyce would have approved of and appreciated.
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- Jacintha spragg
- 25-06-20
how can this be so old. we not changed much?
Andrew scott reading to you what's not to like.. interesting story's from a great writer
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- John D
- 09-03-21
One of the best novels I have ever read, and now one of the best audiobook performances I’ve ever heard.
I have studied this novel quite a few times throughout my life, at GCSE, at A level and then for my degree, each time I’ve read it I have appreciated something new and subtle that I had missed before. This text is fantastic, it really places you in Joyce’s Dublin amongst the reeking ash pits and the vibrancy of the city. The epiphanies are all unique and powerful, and as I’ve grown older I’ve appreciated more and more; like Joyce’s humour and playfulness in parts, and the horror and tension of unspoken violence and abuse. This is an incredible book and Andrew Scott’s performance is a triumph, you can tell that he understands the characters and he gives voice to each individual that only deepens the enjoyment of the narratives.
Buy this and experience one of the best, if not THE best audiobook that I have ever listened to.
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- Babette de Jong
- 09-05-22
So soothing and moving!
I just loved the narration by Andrew Scott. He really brought the separate stories to live in their own way. And this coming from someone who hates audiobooks!
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