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The Vicar of Wakefield

Written by: Oliver Goldsmith
Narrated by: David Thorn, Susan McCarthy, Tim King, Kevin Kennedy, James Aylward, Lou Spiegel, Lauralee Westaway, Linda Montgomery, Al Bedrosian, Bobbie Frohman
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The story opens in the country parsonage of Dr. Primrose, a kindly man who has a good heart, a good family, and a good income. Suddenly, his idyllic life is cruelly devastated by a series of misfortunes, and he ends up in prison. Yet, despite all this calamity and injustice, the vicar never loses sight of Christian morality, a conviction which lends him genuine nobility and, in the end, also brings justice and the restoration of his family and fortune.

Through this simple, almost fairy-tale plot, Goldsmith gives us a charming comedy. It is not a novel of sentiment but an artful send-up of many of the familiar literary conventions of his day: the pastoral scene, the artificial romance, the unquestioning stoic bravery of the hero—all culminating in a gloriously improbable dénouement.

Narrators include: Susan McCarthy, Tim King, Kevin Kennedy, James Aylward, Lou Spiegel, Lauralee Westaway, Linda Montgomery, Al Bedrosian, David Thorn, and Bobbie Frohman.

(P)2006 Alcazar AudioWorks Classics Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Literature & Fiction Comedy Fiction Heartfelt
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In every way a wonderful production of a canonical work. If you require English accents for English literature look elsewhere. But if you enjoy narratives performed by a diverse and enthusiastic cast look no further!

Fudge! Wonderfully done.

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David Thorn's wonderful narration as the vicar is the only redeeming quality to this recording. The supporting cast is remarkably untalented and greatly diminish the overall performance of this audio recording.

A Classic Ruined

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