'Best of' authors series

'Best of' authors series


'Best of' authors series

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Our wonderful 'best of' Series brings you beautifully presented sets of the finest works from the greatest writers of all time. Including Jane Austen, D.H. Lawrence and George Eliot to but name a few, this series is a sure-fire hit with any listener who wants digestible, thoughtfully abridged literature, professionally produced and attractively presented.


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Dickens Collection, The (12CDs) - Charles Dickens read by Martin Jarvis

Dickens Collection, The (12CDs) - Charles Dickens read by Martin Jarvis

Celebrate Dickens’ bicentenary with six of his most famous novels in one magnificent package.

This excellent value bumper bundle encompasses 6 abridged classic Dickens novels – an ideal gift set as an introduction to Dickens’ works or an excellent resource for school or university students. Title listings: David Copperfield, Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, A Tale of Two Cities, A Christmas Carol, Nicholas Nickleby.

12CDs / 15Hrs / Abridged / ISBN: 9781906147785


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£24.99
The Jane Austen Collection (12CDs) - Various readers

The Jane Austen Collection (12CDs) - Various readers

The perfect collection of Jane Austen's best-known works, plus bonus UNABRIDGED short story 'The Watsons' read by HARRIET WALTER.The ideal gift for any Austen fan and a great introduction for newcomers to Austen's work or busy students keen to supplement their reading. Contains 5x abridged novels (2CDs each) + 1 x Unabridged Short Story + 'A Collection of Letters' (2CDs) 12CDs / 15Hrs 9781906147457 / TT12CD001


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£24.99
BEST OF EVELYN WAUGH by Evelyn Waugh read by various readers (8CDS)

BEST OF EVELYN WAUGH by Evelyn Waugh read by various readers (8CDS)

A great value set from CSA Word, including the best works from one of England's greatest ever writers.

Stories:

Decline and Fall (2CDs) - read by Rik Mayall

Brideshead Revisited (2CDs) - read by Nigel Havers

The Ordeal of Gilbert Pinfold (4CDs) - read by Michael Cochrane

For further story information please see long description...


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£22.49
Delivery weight: 0.7 kg
BEST OF D.H. LAWRENCE - various readers - 8 CD set

BEST OF D.H. LAWRENCE - various readers - 8 CD set

"Lady Chatterley, so beautifully and sensitively read by Emelia Fox you even feel a bit sorry for poor old Sir Clifford." - The Guardian

Part of CSA Word’s ‘Best of’ series. Other titles in the series include ‘Best of Jane Austen’ ‘Best of Jules Verne’, ‘Best of Henry James’ and ‘Best of The Brontës’. ‘Best of D.H. Lawrence’ features ‘Lady Chatterley’s Lover’, ‘Sons and Lovers’, and ‘Women in Love’. An ideal gift for open minded listeners, as well as a vital and absorbing listen for anyone who enjoys good literature. 9781906147075 / TT8CD 723
£22.49
Delivery weight: 0.5 lb
Thomas Hardy Collection, The (8CDs) - Thomas Hardy, various readers

Thomas Hardy Collection, The (8CDs) - Thomas Hardy, various readers

Especially suitable for students or listeners new to Thomas Hardy, this title contains three abridged novels, 2 unabridged short stories and an added bonus classic radio drama. An excellent anthology of the great writer's dexterous scope of work.

See long description for full contents details. Please note: this title will be replacing CSA Word's existing 'Best of Thomas Hardy' on publication in July 2010.

8CDs / 10Hrs / Abridged / ISBN: 9781906147716


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£22.49
George Eliot Collection, The (8CDs) read by Hannah Gordon and Geraldine James

George Eliot Collection, The (8CDs) read by Hannah Gordon and Geraldine James

"Middlemarch, Silas Marner, The Mill on the Floss and Adam Bede reduced to two CDs each is all I need to remind me how clever and important a writer she is." - The Guardian

This collection of 4 abridged novels is the perfect audiobook set as an introduction to Eliot’s work for students and curious newcomers alike. Each novel is approx 2.5Hrs long, and Hannah Gordon and Geraldine James voice the many colourful characters expertly. Also ideal for anyone who has always wanted to read Eliot’s novels though hasn’t before been able to find the time.

Abridged / 8CDs / 10Hrs / ISBN: 9781904605867


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£22.49
BEST OF LEO TOLSTOY (6CDs) read by Edward Petherbridge & Diana Quick

BEST OF LEO TOLSTOY (6CDs) read by Edward Petherbridge & Diana Quick

Great set Containing War and Peace and Anna Karenina Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) was descended from a long line of Russian nobles. His high birth and refined intelligence set him apart from any other Russian writers of his time. Complex yet accessible, Tolstoy’s works make for a delicious audio feast. Abridged - 6CD - 6.5hrs app

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£18.33
Delivery weight: 0.1 lb