Mansfield Park (dramatic reading)


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(4.5 stars; 315 reviews)

Mansfield Park is Jane Austen's 1814 novel focusing on Fanny Price, the daughter of a poor Portsmouth family, who is taken to live with her aunt and uncle Bertram's family on their estate at the age of ten. Surrounded by her wealthy and privileged cousins, and continually reminded of her lower status by her bullying Aunt Norris, Fanny grows up timid and shy, but with a strong sense of ethics, partly instilled by her kindly cousin Edmund. Fanny's gratitude and friendship for Edmund gradually grow into love, but the introduction of Mary and Henry Crawford, a captivating sister and brother, into the neighborhood of Mansfield Park, confuses and complicates the affections of the Bertram household. In this recording, LibriVox volunteers lend their voices to the colorful cast of characters in Austen's classic novel. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)

Cast:
Narrator/Mary Crawford: Elizabeth Klett
Mrs. Norris: Beth Thomas
Lady Bertram: hazelra
Sir Thomas Bertram: Bruce Pirie
Edmund Bertram: mb
Fanny Price: Arielle Lipshaw
Julia Bertram: Elizabeth Barr
Maria Bertram: Tina Danh
Mrs. Grant: Malane
Henry Crawford: Peter Bishop
Tom Bertram: Marty Kris
Mr. Rushworth: Algy Pug
Dr. Grant: Ernst Pattynama
Coachman/Baddeley/Mr. Price/Sam: Marty Kris
Mrs. Rushworth: Philippa
John Yates: Max Korlinge
William Price: Brett W. Downey
Rebecca: Diana Majlinger
Mrs. Price: Janet248
Susan Price: Susanna

Audio edited by Elizabeth Klett (15 hr 14 min)

Chapters

Dramatis Personae 1:45 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Chapter 1 16:56 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Chapter 2 21:06 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Chapter 3 20:28 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Chapter 4 19:32 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Chapter 5 17:22 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Chapter 6 21:14 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Chapter 7 23:16 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Chapter 8 15:50 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Chapter 9 25:33 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Chapter 10 18:15 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Chapter 11 13:54 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Chapter 12 12:40 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Chapter 13 18:12 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Chapter 14 15:39 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Chapter 15 22:43 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Chapter 16 14:48 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Chapter 17 11:26 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Chapter 18 17:00 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Chapter 19 24:00 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Chapter 20 15:36 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Chapter 21 17:34 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Chapter 22 23:37 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Chapter 23 22:30 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Chapter 24 18:15 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Chapter 25 27:02 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Chaper 26 17:17 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Chapter 27 21:53 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Chapter 28 17:56 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Chapter 29 17:48 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Chapter 30 14:28 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Chapter 31 20:17 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Chapter 32 30:07 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Chapter 33 17:13 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Chapter 34 22:31 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Chapter 35 22:20 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Chapter 36 20:09 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Chapter 37 17:18 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Chapter 38 27:12 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Chapter 39 9:59 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Chapter 40 13:34 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Chapter 41 16:18 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Chapter 42 12:08 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Chapter 43 10:25 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Chapter 44 19:31 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Chapter 45 15:35 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Chapter 46 21:09 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Chapter 47 26:11 Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Chapter 48 26:28 Read by LibriVox Volunteers

Reviews

Wonderful Literature


(5 stars)

This is the first book by Jane Austen that I have ever heard. I quite enjoyed it. It’s a classic story of love, and stresses good morels.

My second listen


(5 stars)

I enjoyed this so much, I came back and listened again! The actors really make the dense 19th century language come alive.

Mansfield Park


(4 stars)

Mansfield Park is read well, and as in the description "dramatically" read. Elizabeth Klett is an excellent reader, especially in the Jane Austen books. She should read Nancy Drew books, and I would put a link to my blog www.nancydrewblogforyou.wordpress.com to the reading! I love the reading, and in conclusion:Thank you!

Incredible


(5 stars)

It brought laughs from my mouth and tears to my eyes, I even clenched my teeth a few times when I was angry at what people did. Awesome readers, I could hear every voice clearly and the narrator was amazing. 😃👍😄👌👏


(4 stars)

perfect except for choirboy voice of Ed


(3.5 stars)

Overall, a decent listen. Elizabeth Klett does wonderfully as the main narrator. I was disappointed in the tone of delivery for Edmund. His tone sounds rather pitiful and whiny, which gives the character a completely different vibe than I originally pictured him, especially as the main love interest in the story. The quality of the recording is quite well done, save for a few lower quality add-ins for minor characters. As for the story itself, it is probably my least favorite of Austen’s novels. The plot doesn’t really age well. But it is still a good story nevertheless.

fantastic rendering


(5 stars)

Many thanks to all of the readers who contributed to this. For those who dislike the two main characters, I have this to say: by the end of the novel, it is obvious that the author disagrees with you regarding the value of the Crawfords. She sides very strongly with Fanny and Edmund and reprobates in the strongest terms of her time, the decisions and character of the Crawfords. This is a story about the contrast between the values and manners of the city and the countryside. The city does not fair well in the telling.


(3 stars)

There were times that I strongly identified with Fanny, but overall she wasn't a very pleasant heroine. I actually found the Crawfords the most interesting characters in the novel, and I looked forward to their epilogue the most. Not my favorite Austen, definitely. Great recording, though! Fanny and Mary's voice actors were especially great, and although I was thrown off by the mix of American and British accents, everyone did really well!