Under the Greenwood Tree
Gelesen von Rachel Lintern
Thomas Hardy
(4,366 Sterne; 82 Bewertungen)
This novel is subtitled The Mellstock Quire, A Rural Painting of the Dutch School. The Quire is the group of musicians who accompany the hymns at the local church and we follow the fortunes of one member, Dick Dewy, who falls in love with the new school mistress, Fancy Day.
Another element of the book is the battle between the traditional musicians of the Quire and the local vicar, Parson Maybold, who installs a church organ. This battle illustrates the developing technology being introduced in the Victorian era and its threat to traditional country ways.
The novel was published anonymously in 1872 and is often seen as Thomas Hardy's most gentle and pastoral novel. In 2005 Under the Greenwood Tree was adapted for a television version by Ashley Pharoah. (Summary by Rachel Lintern) (6 hr 44 min)
Chapters
Part the Second - Spring - Chapter 1: Passing by the School + Chapter 2: A Meet…
13:29
Read by Rachel Lintern
Part the Second - Spring - Chapter 6: Yalbury Wood and the Keeper's House
23:12
Read by Rachel Lintern
Bewertungen
A perfect recording
Philippe Horak
(5 Sterne)
This charming portrayal of a picturesque rural society, tinged with gentle humour and quiet irony, established Hardy as a writer. However, the novel is not merely a charming rural idyll. The double-plot, in which the love story of Dick Dewey and Fancy Day is inter-related with a tragic chapter in the history of Mellstock Choir, hints at the poignant disappearance of a long-lived and highly-valued traditional way of life. Many thanks to Mrs Lintern for her enlightened reading of Hardy’s novel and bravo to Mrs Golding for her singing. The recording will no doubt delight all fans of classic British literature.
Sheila
(5 Sterne)
One of my favourite books brought beautifully to life by Rachel Lintern. Well done and Thank You.
Much to be recommended
Randall Curb
(5 Sterne)
This early Hardy novels is not very well known and is certainly not of the calibre or gravity of his later works. But it is a delightful and fascinating tale nonetheless, and if you dislike the gloom of works like "Jude the Obscure" and "Tess," you should find this a pleasant surprise. The single reader is excellent all the way through the relatively short narrative. She really seems to enjoy the characters, and that kind of empathy is what makes for a splendid audiobook!
Excellent in Every Way
jenniebrown
(5 Sterne)
The story is moving and shines a light on what technology, no matter how small, brings a change that affects many in ways both bad and good. It’s a tender love story as well which adds a genuineness to the outcome. Ruth Golding adds her singing talent to the melancholy ages old hymn in Book the First, Chapter 4 at the 11:38 mark. Simply fantastic narration as well.
Enjoyable
R Goodwin
(5 Sterne)
Listening to this LibriVox recording was very enjoyable. The reader does an excellent job. She is one of my favorites. I would definitely recommend anyone to listen to this.
cute story, beautifully read
Jane Eyre (Fan)
(3,5 Sterne)
Such a funny little tail, very detailed and dainty descriptive style of writing. The reader was fabulous!
under the greenwood tree
debbie T.
(3 Sterne)
The story well written, although lacking in plot. The reader is a 5.
Charming Tale
(5 Sterne)
Brilliantly read charming tale about the lives and doings of country folk