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

Publisher's summary

“…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

Animated narrator. Wish download was split by book

Animated narrator, does all the voices. Wish download was split by book, sadly was forced to read the books in the order they were downloaded due to not having the downloads for each book separate. Still relevant years later due to the psychological observations of the author.

Glad I took a chance

I was hesitant to purchase this after reading the other reviews, but took a chance. I'm glad I did, i had none of the difficulties mentioned in other reviews and was able to navigate the book quite easily. Great use of a credit!

Great Performance of Timeless Classics

Alison Larkin delivers an excellent performance of some of the greatest works in English Literature. An incredible value for a single audible credit!

Jane Austen would enjoy these

The best readings of these timeless books. Larkins' inflections, cadence, and accents are perfect.

I thought this was excellent

I will respond to other reviews. I'm glad that the book is divided so that I can choose which book that I can read. I realize this is a recent Improvement. I find the only distraction is the chapter announcement which only gives the title of the book. I love the music. I begin every sentence with the word I because for some strange reason audible does not see fit to improve their text to speech app

Jane Austen as she was meant to be heard!!!

I am THRILLED to find out that someone has thought to release Alison Larkin's wonderful Jane Austen narrations in one recording!! Alison Larkin is my absolute favorite Austen narrator because she makes it all so easy to understand and absolutely gets Austen's humor. Plus her voice is just such a pleasure to listen to! What a treat!

Excellent All Around

Jane Austen's masterful works speak for themselves. The performance and narration were excellent and engaging. The books are sorted so you know where the book starts (and ends) that you want to listen to. Other reviewers complained they didn't know what books were where in the chapter listing - Audible must have updated the book/chapter listing. I listen on my computer, iphone and iPad - I can't speak to Kindle or Android devices whose Audible version may operate differently. Very pleased with the collection.

A Classic Done Right

I've loved Jane Austen's works for a long time and I'm fairly certain I've read each of her books at least twice. I loved listening to them though. I took this book with me on four flights and listened to it to go to sleep to every night for several months. I recently started at the beginning again for a third time.
What can I say, Austen's characters and stories are like old friends and Alison Larkin brings them all too life. She does a good job of making each character unique and distinct without using any over-the-top or ridiculous voices.
This audio book is a great deal since it has all Austen's books in it. My favorite is Persuasions or Mansfield , but they're all great and wonderfully read by Alison Larkin.

A Fantastic Experience

I loved the humor Jane Austin infused in each of her eight books. Her writings are a brilliant social commentary, proving that though technology and custom have changed, human nature and need have not.

Excellent

A lovely story, sure to be a treasure to all those who read it. The only thing I would change is the narrator.😊