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Wuthering Heights

Written by: Emily Brontë, Ann Dinsdale - introduction
Narrated by: Joanne Froggatt, Rachel Atkins - introduction
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Publisher's Summary

Winner of Audible's 2017 Narrator of the Year Award

In an Audible Exclusive production, Golden Globe winner Joanne Froggatt gives a powerhouse performance of Wuthering Heights, Emily Brontë's only published novel. This edition features an exclusive introduction written by Ann Dinsdale, Chief Curator of the Brontë Museum.

About the book

The unapologetic intensity with which Emily Brontë wrote this story ensures that it will forever be considered one of the greatest works of English literature. A passionate tale of a chaotic and often violent love, Wuthering Heights transcends your average romance and, with its Gothic undertones, takes the listener on a journey through one man's lustful hunt for revenge.

Believing he has been spurned by Cathy Earnshaw, the only woman he has ever loved, Heathcliff abandons the wild moors of Wuthering Heights, fervently wishing to reestablish himself as the wealthy gentleman he believes Cathy seeks. Having been successful in his ventures, he later returns to the adoptive family who raised him and hungrily seeks to punish those who once rejected him.

In an exclusive introduction written for this edition by Ann Dinsdale, Chief Curator of the Bronte Museum, discover how critical and public opinion of Wuthering Heights has changed over time.

About the author

Perhaps unsurprisingly, Emily is said to have had the most unusual character of all the Brontë sisters. A reserved character with few close acquaintances outside her family circle, Emily's dark and passionate nature is clearly reflected in her tale. Having been the consummate lover of animals and nature, in this book she also set out to paint an unforgettable picture of the stark and imposing moors that she so enjoyed walking along.

Having developed a highly intelligent writing style, Emily ensures that the listener is emotionally involved throughout and often even a little horrified at the events that take place. A true work of art, Wuthering Heights surpasses expectation with its Gothic love scenes and desolate landscapes. Emily Brontë's only published work, it stands alone and will forever imprint itself upon the listener's memory.

About the narrator

Joanne Froggatt is an English stage, film and television actress who shot to fame after her engaging portrayal of Downton Abbey's Anna Bates. Also celebrated for her roles in Dinnerladies, A Street Cat Named Bob, Murder in the Outback and Liar, Joanne has now been acting for over 20 years and brings a wealth of expertise to her narratives. Having voiced an Alice in Wonderland series as well as Audible's 2017 Thriller of the Year, Silent Child, Joanne succeeds once more in delivering an incredibly engaging performance in this unique and exquisite adaptation of Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights.

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wonderfully depressing

Until hearing the book, I thought people referred to Heathcliff as shorthand for some sort of troubled "bad boy." I'm suitably disturbed to know now how much darker he really is. #Audible1

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I wish I had read this sooner!

An incredible story of heartache, love, hatred, and despair. I only wish I had read this book sooner and I will be glad to listen to / read it again and again! the performance was astounding and I was captivated from the first minute. I cant recommend this book, and it's narrator enough.

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Superb writing!

I have recently found a review or a comment saying that this work is probably the best novel ever written in English, so I had to check it out.

If you, as a reader, need to like the characters in order to enjoy a book, then this work is definitely not for you.

The author created no virtuous characters here. All of them are unlikeable and capable of cruelty (like real people).

The narrative is a detailed depiction of how revenge can change a person and affect many different people.

It is a terrific study of human emotions intermixed with themes of death, disease and a bit of the supernatural. It shows the connections between love, hate and pain and the differences in the social class or social customs.

This was a re-read for me, but first time in English (instead of Portuguese).

I was mesmerized by the writing and storytelling. I loved the development of the storyline and its structure.

Looking at the time it was written, I must praise the author’s imagination and creativity (except when it comes for picking a name for a character - I found a bit confusing). It’s hard to believe that someone so young could write with such maturity as a first-time novelist. The author was only 19 when she started it, and it is believed that she was 24 when she finished it.

I had the pleasure of reading the book while simultaneously listening to the audiobook narrated by Joanne Froggatt (known as “Anna Bates”, in Downton Abbey), available at no additional cost to Audible’s subscribers.

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really enjoyed

really enjoyed it for the era people are pretty nasty to each other. found the ending abrupt. could have used more to the finish

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Classic

Can not say anything against something a classic as Brontë Sisters that’s all brilliant done

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LOVED the narration!

I hope to get more books like this...thank thank thank thank thank thank thank you!

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Fantastic!

A classic narrated by an amazing actress. It doesn’t get much better than that! #Audible1

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Joanna Froggett brings the Tragic Moors to life!

I'm sorry to have left this audiobook I listened to for even the short while I did!!

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amazing

Joanne Froggat's narration was flawless. The story was dramatic and horrifying, yet the resilience of the human spirit was ever present.
The narration was award worthy. A must listen.

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So good.

Love the book, love the narrator. I highly recommend this book. Just adding words trying to hit the fifteen word minimum.

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