Persuasion (version 2)
Jane Austen
Read by Elizabeth Klett





Eight years ago, Anne Elliot fell in love with a poor but ambitious young naval officer, Frederick Wentworth. The Elliots were dissatisfied with Anne's choice, feeling he was not distinguished enough for their family, and her older friend and mentor, Lady Russell, acting in place of Anne's deceased mother, persuaded her to break off the match. Now 27 and considered a spinster, Anne re-encounters her former fiance, now a captain, as he courts her spirited young neighbour, Louisa Musgrove. The self-interested machinations of Anne's older sister Elizabeth, of Elizabeth's friend Mrs. Clay, and of Anne's father's heir, William Elliot, constitute an important subplot. (Summary from Wikipedia).
(7 hr 52 min)Chapters
Chapter 01 | 16:24 | Read by Elizabeth Klett |
Chapter 02 | 11:44 | Read by Elizabeth Klett |
Chapter 03 | 17:16 | Read by Elizabeth Klett |
Chapter 04 | 11:15 | Read by Elizabeth Klett |
Chapter 05 | 19:12 | Read by Elizabeth Klett |
Chapter 06 | 20:13 | Read by Elizabeth Klett |
Chapter 07 | 18:32 | Read by Elizabeth Klett |
Chapter 08 | 18:54 | Read by Elizabeth Klett |
Chapter 09 | 16:00 | Read by Elizabeth Klett |
Chapter 10 | 21:42 | Read by Elizabeth Klett |
Chapter 11 | 17:24 | Read by Elizabeth Klett |
Chapter 12 | 30:06 | Read by Elizabeth Klett |
Chapter 13 | 15:34 | Read by Elizabeth Klett |
Chapter 14 | 14:13 | Read by Elizabeth Klett |
Chapter 15 | 16:30 | Read by Elizabeth Klett |
Chapter 16 | 14:46 | Read by Elizabeth Klett |
Chapter 17 | 20:22 | Read by Elizabeth Klett |
Chapter 18 | 22:42 | Read by Elizabeth Klett |
Chapter 19 | 13:34 | Read by Elizabeth Klett |
Chapter 20 | 20:00 | Read by Elizabeth Klett |
Chapter 21 | 38:18 | Read by Elizabeth Klett |
Chapter 22 | 31:18 | Read by Elizabeth Klett |
Chapter 23 | 37:31 | Read by Elizabeth Klett |
Chapter 24 | 8:44 | Read by Elizabeth Klett |
Reviews
hard to get in to, but good





jaded_grl
the book is slow starting, everyday i was thinking that i would give it up and choose another book. i got all the way to chapter 12 before it got my interest! but from chapter 12 on it moved faster and with more interesting events, but then the end happened and its like the writer just tied things up in one paragraph and stopped writing?? yes its a satisfying ending, but lacks detail and story. not one of the authors best works, but it is okay to listen to.
Perfect





ekortright
As I began listening, I thought, "Oh no, Jane Austen read by an American?" But Elizabeth Klett's reading is perfect. Beside her flawless accent and enunciation, her characterization is the best I've heard in any recording. She does not try to come off as a woman of amazingly varied voices, but reads each character simply and convincingly. One has no trouble recognizing characters of the opposite sex, for instance, even though she does not try to alter her voice.
Highest quality reading





TheBookworm
Wow! A professional quality reading of this wonderful novel that kept me company on a long drive down the M6. The reader, Elizabeth Klett, enunciates beautifully and her English accents are just about perfect. Sound quality is also outstanding. One of the best VibriVox recordings to date. (TheBookworm, Manchester, UK)





Average_a
I'm always a sucker for persuasion, and this was and excellent and clear version. there was a few chapters in the middle where the quality went down (got s bit scratchy), but then the quality recovered. Her character voices are fantastic as well.
great reader





gmbienlire
I love Jane Austen. Persuasion is not my favorite novel of hers, but still very enjoyable. Most importantly, Elisabeth Klett is a wonderful reader who reveals all the nuances of the prose. I rediscover a text when I listen to her reading it.
Engaging and Realistic Version





Mahli N.
Elizabeth Klett's reading of persuasion is realistic yet engaging - each of the characters have distinctive voices and tones , but they are still very believable . As a person who normally prefers reading hard copy books , I am often wary of audio recordings , especially free ones . When I first tried to read Austen on paper however , I could not understand the old English- so I decided to try librivox : Ms. Klett's various Austen audio recordings are to this day the only ones I not only love best , but am able to analyze and imagine the plot , characters , conflict , etc .in the most effective and efficient way possible . Thanks to people like Ms. Klett, librivox is a tool that I now use regularly . I read her version of Jane Eyre, and all her Austen novels , and each were amazing . All I would say is that since she is American , sometimes her British accent sounds un genuine , and occasionally the audio recordings have some background noise , but those are minor issues that don't really bother me . All in all , Ms. Klett is the one that fostered my love for Jane Austen , and I am forever indebted to her for making the listening of an older book such a wonderful experience .
Wonderful reading, Elisabeth Klett is the best!





Mary
I recommend listening to this version of Persuasion to every Jane Austen fan, and everyone in general, really. Elisabeth Klett is a fantastic reader and she makes the characters of every story come to life.
Amazing oration





I'm not a huge fan of Austen, but I do like the romance of this story. I'm irritated by the lack of dialogue at the climactic point towards the end, but I'm glad the story ended as it did. The oration was amazing. I don't know that I'd ever want to listen to any other reader of British lit than Elizabeth Klett.