Far From The Madding Crowd, version 2
Thomas Hardy
Read by Tadhg
Far From The Madding Crowd is Hardy's fourth novel. It centres on the lives of five characters: Gabriel Oak, Bathsheba Everdene, Mr Boldwood, Sgt. Troy and Fanny Robin. The plot involves love, loyalty, death and betrayal and all this is delivered to us in Hardy's most eloquent prose. The images of character and nature are painted for our mind's eye with sublime style. Finally, but not least, Hardy's use of the Greek chorus is unsurpassed in injecting comedy and nudging the story along. (Summary by Tadhg Hynes)
Proof-Listeners: Joy Easton & Betty M. (14 hr 10 min)
Chapters
Preface | 5:01 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter I | 12:03 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter II | 17:42 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter III | 17:05 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter IV | 19:33 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter V | 11:08 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter VI | 20:23 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter VII | 7:17 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter VIII | 37:37 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter IX | 11:46 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter X | 12:53 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter XI | 10:02 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter XII | 10:06 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter XIII | 8:21 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter XIV | 8:34 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter XV | 21:40 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter XVI | 6:10 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter XVII | 5:34 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter XVIII | 10:14 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter XIX | 12:35 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter XX | 12:40 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter XXI | 13:49 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter XXII | 22:57 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter XXIII | 13:17 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter XXIV | 13:56 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter XXV | 7:39 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter XXVI | 19:24 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter XXVII | 7:00 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter XXVIII | 12:09 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter XXIX | 15:50 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter XXX | 10:15 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter XXXI | 19:31 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter XXXII | 18:18 | Read by Tadhg |
ChapterXXXIII | 16:47 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter XXXIV | 21:08 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter XXXV | 8:55 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter XXXVI | 19:20 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter XXXVII | 15:37 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter XXXVIII | 8:00 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter XXXIX | 9:00 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter XL | 15:49 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter XLI | 22:17 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter XLII | 25:27 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter XLIII | 22:15 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter XLIV | 15:14 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter XLV | 9:52 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter XLVI | 16:51 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter XLVII | 6:31 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter XLVIII | 11:03 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter XLIX | 11:38 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter L | 30:51 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter LI | 17:26 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter LII | 20:59 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter LIII | 23:48 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter LIV | 9:08 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter LV | 9:45 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter LVI | 18:38 | Read by Tadhg |
Chapter LVII | 11:37 | Read by Tadhg |
Reviews
sootfoot5
A LibriVox Listener
Reader has a delightful accent that pairs well with Thomas Hardy's work. He brings Hardy to life - yet he also sometimes lulls me to sleep with his beautiful speech. I don't mind - that is what rewind is for. Thank you, kind sit, for all the time you have put into these readings. It is much appreciated.
Great reading by any standards
aposiopesis
One test of a good reader-aloud is that they can make you go on listening to a story that would not hold your interest if you took up the book yourself. I'm no fan of Hardy, but as soon as I began hearing this intelligent Irish voice emerging from the gloom of Wessex I was hooked. Mr Hynes is a born storyteller. It would be even more enthralling to hear him in something from the great literary tradition of Ireland, or in poetry that he could make vibrant with his sensitive and nuanced gift of interpretation.
my favorite Tomas Hardy
LL
This is an excellent book very well read. It follows proud independent and beautiful Bathsheba and her three lovers, contrasting the different course that love of one woman takes three very different men. The steadfast and quietly devoted Gabriel Oake, the sober but darkly passionate farmer Boldwood and the dashing and superficial Sargent Troy each pursue their idol against a backdrop of an otherwise ordinary and peaceful rural life. Passion leads the weak and the unbending to tragedy in true Hardy style, while strength of character withstands the trials of the tale.
A classic, beautifully read
Sara
One of my favourite readers makes this a thoroughly enjoyable piece of literary entertainment. The strengths to me were the storyline and writing style - the weakness being character development, particularly with the main female character. She was irritatingly manipulative and vaguely self-pitying but fascinating to see how the three men in her life reacted to that. The bottom line: I was entertained.
A LibriVox Listener
Another brilliant reading by Tadgh of a classic Thomas Hardy novel...ive listened to a lot of books on librivox and he is by a mile the best reader I've heard..ive also read nearly all of Thomas Hardy' s novels and this is up there with The Mayor of Casterbridge and Tess of the Durbevilles as one of his best
a romance women will enjoy
jaded_grl
this is a romance novel that women will enjoy. few men will be able to suffer through it probably. the reader has a VERY strong Irish accent so i had to rewind several times to understand what was said, but he is still a wonderful reader. a story of long enduring love that will have you furious at the leading lady at times, women can be so cruel LoL.
Ken Lunstrum
ken
This book is an amazing example of Thomas Hardyâs genius in describing England and its people in the early 19th century besides being a very wonderful love story. Mr. Hynes adds so much flavor and character in the story. His accent adds a very distinctive feel to the tale. He is an extremely wonderful narrator.
Pam Holland
This book was not what I expected. It was better, lots of twists. But one constant, the love of a honorable man to a woman who takes a long time to realize the catch that is right in front of her. I enjoyed the voice of the reader! His accent brought the book more to life!!