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  • The Complete Novels : Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion

  • By: Jane Austen
  • Narrated by: Alison Larkin
  • Length: 81 hrs and 2 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (76 ratings)

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The Complete Novels : Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion

By: Jane Austen
Narrated by: Alison Larkin
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“…narrating the novels of Jane Austen reminded me that no matter how much the world changes, human nature never does.” (Alison Larkin)

Ever since Colin Firth's Mr. Darcy emerged from the lake in the BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, the novels of Jane Austen have become more popular than ever, delighting millions of fans all over the world. Now, Alison Larkin's critically acclaimed narrations of Austen's six completed novels are brought together in this very special 200th anniversary audio edition. "Alison Larkin's narration will captivate listeners from the first sentence", raves AudioFile magazine about the Earphones Award-winning recording of Sense and Sensibility, which starts the collection. 

Hailed by The Times as "marvelously light footed...hugely entertaining," Alison Larkin is the perfect vessel to bring the deft, satirical novels of Jane Austen to sparkling new life.

Alison Larkin is the best-selling author of The English American, a comedienne and the award-winning narrator of over 150 audiobooks. In addition to Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice with Songs from Regency England, Mansfield Park, Persuasion & Poems, Emma and Northanger Abbey and the History of England by Jane Austen, other classic narrations include Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass; Fairytales of the Fiercer Sex by the Brothers Grimm, et al; Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest (with James Warwick); Peter Pan & the Inconsiderate Waiter; and Agatha Christie's The Secret Adversary.

Title and end music: "The Lonely Ash Grove", sung by Alison Larkin.

Public Domain (P)2017 Alison Larkin Presents

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Fantastic narration of the complete set

Only complaint is difficulty to navigate the novels however I found a review from Jim (thanks Jim!) which describes how the books are downloaded.

Table of Contents/Navigation Guide

Part 1:
Sense and Sensibility Chapters 1-38

Part 2:
Sense and Sensibility Chapters 39-50
Pride and Prejudice Chapters 1-27

Part 3:
Pride and Prejudice Chapters 28-61
Mansfield Park Chapters 1-5

Part 4:
Mansfield Park Chapters 6-45

Part 5:
Mansfield Park Chapters 46-48
Emma Chapters 1-35

Part 6:
Emma Chapters 36-55
Northanger Abbey Chapters 1-18

Part 7:
Northanger Abbey Chapters 19-31
Persuasion Chapters 1-24

If you are looking for the start of particular book, find the ‘Part’ it is in and look for a file that is between 7-10 seconds long. That will be the intro title for the book.

At the beginning I wasn't sure if I would like Alison's voice narrating so many hours of multiple stories. However I quickly worked out the versatility of her voice and dynamic ability to express multiple characters.

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Fantastic!

At first, I wasn’t sure that I would like the tone of Larkin’s voice, but honestly she did AMAZING!! For one, I’m impressed that she did 80 hours worth of Austen! 🙌🏼 but her voices for each character and the passion, enthusiasm and life portrayed in each story was delightful to listen to. Thanks Alison!

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Don't buy this version. impossible to navigate

This purchase of several books downloads in several sections which DO NOT correspond to the books. There are no book or chapter headings. You can't pick which book to read or even find the beginning of a particular novel. It's useless. Very disappointing, Audible.

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Horrible to navigate through the different novels, she reintroduces every single chapter with the seperate book name, and when it’s 10 mins average per chapter it becomes VERY annoying. Also random music in between chapters with her singing?!? Worst buy on audioble by far.

Overall super annoying and there’s definitely a better Audiobook version of Jane Austen’s novels out there.

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WHY MUST THE NARRATOR PUNISH US WITH HER SINGING

honestly her atrocious singing ruins the experience for me, gives me a headache AND hurts my ears

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Love it!

I loved every story. The reader is brilliant. This audio series is very good value.

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Wonderful collection of Austen’s main works

Alison Larkin does a wonderful job narrating this collection of Jane Austen’s best known works. The only annoyance is the naming of each chapter which breaks up the story somewhat and the way Audible have chosen to package the download in chunks which makes it difficult to find the beginning of each separate book.

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Thanks for that

Well read. Thanks so much for many hours of good and wholesome entertainment. Thanks again

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Great story, terrible approach

The only problem I have with this audiobook is it is relatively randomly cut into six different sections for individual download. Why on earth they couldn’t put each book into its own download is beyond me. It is always a joy to read/listen to Austen, it’s just a shame that Audible didn’t think about it enough.

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Awful narration

Poorly read, and in a painfully twee voice that confirms all the foolish stereotypes about Regency novels. Barely finished this one, could not stand to have her destroy the next book so returned the whole set. urgh.

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