Fireside Reading of Dracula

by Bram Stoker

Overview

Experiencing a story read out loud is one of the oldest forms of entertainment there is. Fireside Reading is a way to slow down, reconnect with the timeless wisdom of great books and rediscover the simple pleasure of being read to. Join Gildart Jackson in front of a cozy fire as he reads an abridged edition of Bram Stoker's Dracula to you and your family.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781666617948
Publisher:	Dreamscape Media
Publication date:	09/06/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	269
File size:	461 KB
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Bram Stoker (1847-1912) was an Irish writer and the author of the acclaimed novel Dracula. He moved to London where he worked as the acting and business manager at Lyceum Theatre for twenty-eight years. He was also the personal assistant to actor Henry Irving. To this day, Dracula is a timeless piece of literature that has inspired countless films and spin-off stories.

Editorial Reviews

With undisguised delight, Gildart Jackson narrates one of the seminal masterpieces of horror, the tale of Dracula. Jackson does it without the pretentious posturing and clichéd accents found in some readings, performing with skill and obvious love for the genre. He does a sentence in true Bela Lugosi style at the start—but in jest. Otherwise, he speaks perfectly in an odd, foreign-accented English, and his voice manages to invoke the feeling of dread associated with the vampire drama. He doesn’t give short shrift to the women who are so crucial to the story, vividly expressing helplessness or determination. This is a perfect way to enjoy a masterpiece of modern fiction. M.S. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine

SEPTEMBER 2022 - AudioFile

With undisguised delight, Gildart Jackson narrates one of the seminal masterpieces of horror, the tale of Dracula. Jackson does it without the pretentious posturing and clichéd accents found in some readings, performing with skill and obvious love for the genre. He does a sentence in true Bela Lugosi style at the start—but in jest. Otherwise, he speaks perfectly in an odd, foreign-accented English, and his voice manages to invoke the feeling of dread associated with the vampire drama. He doesn’t give short shrift to the women who are so crucial to the story, vividly expressing helplessness or determination. This is a perfect way to enjoy a masterpiece of modern fiction. M.S. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine

SEPTEMBER 2022 - AudioFile