Waugh brideshead revisited audio book jeremy irons. Jeremy irons, diana quick, roger milner, phoebe nicholls, simon jones, anthony andrews, charles keating, claire bloom, john gielgud, jeremy. The story is completly absorbing, the language so beautiful like a. The wellsprings of desire and the impediments to love come brilliantly into focus in evelyn waughs masterpiecean audiobook that immerses us in the glittering and seductive world of english aristocracy in the waning days of the empire. Brideshead revisited audiobook, written by evelyn waugh. English 264mb a departure from evelyn waughs normally comic theater. Brideshead revisited audiobook written by evelyn waugh.
From the charming yet doomed lord sebastian flyte to the absurd, stuttering. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer. Jeremy irons audiobooks audiobook narrator download. Listen to brideshead revisited audio book by evelyn waugh. Jeremy irons full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Brideshead revisited written by evelyn waugh performed by jeremy irons on cd. Brideshead revisited written by evelyn waugh performed by. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Evelyn waugh and the secrets of brideshead although it is now available on kindle, it is a text only version and so i would personally recommend the book, which contains the illustrations. From the charming yet doomed lord sebastian flyte to the absurd, stuttering anthony blanche, irons manages to capture the many nuances and subtleties of each character. This version of brideshead revisited written by evelyn waugh is the audiobook which is read by jeremy irons. A classic of our time, beautifully performed by jeremy irons and the basis of the awardwinning television miniseries, brideshead revisited tells the story of the marckmain family, as narrated by friend charles. Charles ryder, though of no family or money, becomes friends with sebastian flyte when.
Download or stream brideshead revisited by evelyn waugh. At once romantic, sensuous, comic, and somber, brideshead revisited transcends waughs familiar satiric. What does jeremy irons bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book. Selected by modern library as one of the 100 best novels of the century and called evelyn waughs finest achievement by the new york times, brideshead revisited is a stunning exploration of. Brideshead revisited i wish there were more read by jeremy irons. Brideshead revisited is evelyn waughs stunning novel of duty and desire. It was produced by granada television for broadcast by the itv network. Excerpt of jeremy irons reading brideshead revisited, by evelyn. Waughs classic and most widely read novel is brought to life by acclaimed actor jeremy irons. Download brideshead revisited audiobook by evelyn waugh.
Brideshead revisited by evelyn waugh audiobooks on. The story was a fabulous insight into the life of this family of the upper class during the decades between wars. If you know brideshead you will love jeremy s reading of it. Booktrack edition adds an immersive musical soundtrack to your audiobook listening experience. I have tried to locate this version for years without.
British actor jeremy irons was born in cowes, isle of wight, a small island off the south coast of england. If youre not familiar with the story, brideshead revisited consists of charles ryders tranquil recollections of his college friendship with lord. Jeremy irons is one of fewer than a dozen actors to have won the triple crown of acting. Academy award winner jeremy irons demonstrates impressive skill in his performance of brideshead revisited. The wellsprings of desire and the impediments to love come brilliantly into. Irons, who starred in the landmark 1981 television adaptation of waughs novel, narrates this classic tale that. A sumptuous but scathing view of the english upper class, the entire 11hour production is. The story, set in 1920s england, examines the wealthy flyte family through the eyes of sebastian flytes less. Then by chance i located it in a library in calgary usa. John gielgud reads brideshead revisited by evelyn waugh. Brideshead revisited by evelyn waugh, read by jeremy irons audiobook extract. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. Excerpt of jeremy irons reading brideshead revisited, by evelyn waugh audiobook edition by hachetteaudio published on 20121205t20. With jeremy irons, diana quick, roger milner, phoebe nicholls.
Jeremy irons turned down role in brideshead revisited. At once romantic, sensuous, comic, and somber, brideshead revisited transcends waughs early satiric explorations and reveals him to be. Jeremy irons during world war ii, captain charles ryder returns to brideshead, ancestral home of the marchmain family. Jeremy irons is charles ryder to anyone who has had the privilege of seeing the pbs. After receiving classical training at the bristol old vic theatre school, irons began his acting career on stage in 1969 and has. Brideshead revisited by evelyn waugh, jeremy irons. Jeremy john irons born 19 september 1948 is an english actor and activist.
Brideshead revisited by evelyn waugh, jeremy irons isbn. He is the son of barbara anne brereton sharpe and paul dugan irons, an accountant. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Brideshead revisited audiobook evelyn waugh audible. John gielgud reads brideshead revisited by evelyn waugh audiobook abridged. The spellbinding narration convincingly conveys the novels suffocating atmosphere and adds depth and focus to an outstanding audio production. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Jeremy irons turned down role in brideshead revisited jeremy irons has claimed that he was offered a part in the new brideshead revisited film, but the director insists he did not want him for. Buy brideshead revisited bbc audio by evelyn waugh, jeremy irons isbn.
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If you know brideshead you will love jeremys reading of it. Written by evelyn waugh, audiobook narrated by jeremy irons. Would you consider the audio edition of brideshead revisited to be better than the print version. Academy award winner jeremy irons demonstrates impressive skill in his performance of brideshead. A story about the aristocratic catholic family of lord marchmain, set in the period. Users who like excerpt of jeremy irons reading brideshead revisited. Excerpt of jeremy irons reading brideshead revisited, by. I have tried to locate this version for years without luck. John gielgud reads brideshead revisited by evelyn waugh audiobook.
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