Oliver Twist (Naxos Junior Classics) (Naxos Junior Classics (Audio))
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| Rating | : | 4.63 (765 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1843795876 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 2 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-03-04 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
With such voices, Keeble offers a performance, more than a narration. Jonathan Keeble is an authoritative guide through Oliver's orphan narrative. Keeble's commanding voice presents a series of interrelated vignettes, each separated by period music. Keeble's vivid reading makes Oliver's story accessible for young listeners. An informational booklet on Dickens accompanies the production. It recounts the main events but lacks Dickens's signature word craft. His characters each have memorable voices, especially Fagin, who is a bombastic villain fully brought to life. This retelling presents a condensed version of Dickens's work for young listeners. It's really just a vehicle for Jonathan Keeble to show off his infinite variety of low-life London accents, but with any luck it will tempt listeners to ask, like O
This is the first in a series of classics retold for younger listeners. Roy McMillan uses Dickens's original words in the main, simplifying and clarifying them at certain points.. His depictions of Fagin and the terrifying Bill Sikes are particularly mesmerising, and his reading is infused with a delicious knack for story-telling. Having been the subject of countless adaptations, Oliver Twist is an essential junior read, and this version is both exciting and accessible. Oliver Twist, Dickens's second novel, has enthralled generations