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Wuthering Heights

By: Emily Brontë,Ann Dinsdale - introduction
Narrated by: Joanne Froggatt,Rachel Atkins - introduction
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Summary

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.

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Volume levels all over the place

Serious volume level issues whenever there is dialogue. First you can't hear a thing, then the narrator is screaming at your ear so loud it hurts. Hard to enjoy listening...

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  • 16-01-18

six hours in and may have to give up.

not a bloke's book. written from the point of view of a gossip columnist's blog. the narrator is amazing and does her very best to inject emotion into the book. for me though it is very hard to want to keep on listening. it's the sort of story that should last no longer than 2 hours. I thought I'd sat through more than 12 hours of it. I nearly cried when I realised I'm only six hours in. putting it next to moby dick. another classic I didn't get along with.

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Wonderful performance

I'm not sure how I never got around to Wuthering Heights as it was a heartened favourite of my mother's but finally I have! Joanne's performance made the old fashioned language easy to follow and understand (probably what had put me off all this time!). Her portrayal of Heathcliffe made me so angry at him I'd frequently sit on the commute to work with a frown at his actions, having to remember it was fiction and not stay annoyed ha! You won't be disappointed.

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Loved!

As a child I fell in love with this book I not read it in years and fell in love with it again. Joanne voice was lovely to listen to.

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Full of unpleasant people

I don't think I've ever read a book populated by such a range of unpleasant people. After the first few chapters I would've been more than happy if they had all been struck by lightening and the book came to an early end. Because I didn't have much empathy for the characters it wasn't an easy listening book, but it was a very good one that is worth listening to to the end.

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A True Taste of Yorkshire

I have loved this book for many years and to have it read so eloquently by a Yorkshire actress is perfect. She breathes life into every sentence and character. This must be the best reading of this story. Ever. Loved it.

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Why do people love this so much?

What did you like best about Wuthering Heights? What did you like least?

Joanne Froggatt was amazing but I hated the story... i dont understand why it is so popular. I hated most of the characters!!! It wasn't what i thought it would be.

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  • 02-03-18

Heathcliff, Linton, Earnshaw!!!

I loved it, it was as good as I remember reading (...years ago!). Well done Joanne Froggatt excellent job of distinguishing the characters, you made my journey to work an enjoyable one.

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My favourite book and perfect performance by JF

Absolutely beautiful performance of my favourite book ever. I have read the book and listened to all adaptations available in 2 languages, and this is by far the best performance ever! Joanne Froggatt you are the best! Thank you!

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Absolutely wonderful

Thank you Joanne Frogatt for bringing this most beloved story to life so wonderfully.
Absolutely fantastic narration that is so captivating!
I loved it so much I listened to it again a week later!!

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