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Scenes of Clerical Life
- Narrated by: Wanda McCaddon
- Length: 14 hrs and 4 mins
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"It is a first-rate novel, and its author takes rank at once among the masters of the art." (London Times)
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- Francis
- 04-05-07
Early Eliot worth investigating.
It would be a pity if anyone was put off this book by the unpromising tile. It was the first imaginative fiction published by George Eliot . Though it is possible to find fault with some of the plotting and characterisation,it is by no means mere apprentice work.There is the same sane, compassionate but sharp view of human nature eloquently expressed that is to be found in the later more expansive novels. If you have enjoyed Middlemarch or The Mill on the Floss you will find much to give delight in these three stories.
Nadia May is, as always, an intelligent and entertaining reader.She excels both in conveying clearly the argument of reflective passages of analysis and reflection and in doing full justice to George Eliot's ear for a wide range of speech. It is an accomplished reading that illuminates the text.
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- Sarah Phillips
- 20-02-23
George Eliot’s first novel writing
A great reading of her first three pieces of experimental writing as a successful precursor to Adam Bede. In few parts hard work but the stories ultimately come into their brilliance.
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- Viz
- 08-02-24
Her First Novel, Published Anonymously
I wrote in a recent review how the romance in most audible novels - which I listen to for crime thriller escapism - bores me.
But this last/first one from George Eliot, has plenty of romance ... but what a difference. Thankfully, sex and coarseness is not part of the best classics. But the romance and relationships in Ms Eliot's writings are the most amazing spiritual lesson, to those who are open to it. The words she uses, so wonderfully speak to one's heart and mind. Such words to move one to laugh and cry.
Our 4 best [ in my opinion] English female authors of classics - all benefited from Head-of-the-house, churchmen fathers… [Biblical hierarchy]
No female rebels resulted from such secure and nurtured upbringings:
the Brontes, Jane Austen, Elizabeth Gaskell, ‘George Eliot’.
These women added to our wonderful and beautifully written novels for posterity.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Francis
- 04-05-07
Early Eliot worth investigating.
It would be a pity if anyone was put off this book by the unpromising tile. It was the first imaginative fiction published by George Eliot . Though it is possible to find fault with some of the plotting and characterisation,it is by no means mere apprentice work.There is the same sane, compassionate but sharp view of human nature eloquently expressed that is to be found in the later more expansive novels. If you have enjoyed Middlemarch or The Mill on the Floss you will find much to give delight in these three stories.
Nadia May is, as always, an intelligent and entertaining reader.She excels both in conveying clearly the argument of reflective passages of analysis and reflection and in doing full justice to George Eliot's ear for a wide range of speech. It is an accomplished reading that illuminates the text.
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- 5below
- 05-12-21
beautiful words, weaving through life and feelings
I really enjoyed this, a well lived and felt life for each character. highly recommend
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- Lisa
- 15-04-24
uninteresting characters
I would not recommend this audio book it is very boring like watching paint dry, narrator's voice doesn't help
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