This was beautifully narrated by alex kingston and was perfect for an autumn drive. Written by daphne du maurier, narrated by anna massey. Rebecca is a work of immense intelligence and wit, elegantly written, thematically solid, suspenseful washington post daphne du maurier created a scale by which modern women can measure their. Mar 22, 2017 if nothing else, du maurier dished out heaping portions of dread at the same time she kept narrator in the dark. Rebecca by daphne du maurier, read by anna massey audiobook excerpt. This comes closer to rebecca than anything miss du maurier has done and is, i think, one of her best novels, ingeniously contrived as to plot, successfully realized as to characters. Jan 11, 2017 as you read the opening chapters of daphne du mauriers remarkable 1938 novel, be aware that she is, ingeniously, giving the epilogue of the story at the very beginning. This is a real gem of a debut novel and as far as du. Audiobook rebecca daphne du maurier read by anna massey.
Rebecca by daphne du maurier pdf free download ebook. In 1937 an englishwoman bright and bored and drowning in children sat down and. When the storys nameless narrator, a young and unassuming ladys maid, meets a wealthy and handsome widower, she is immediately swept off her feet in what many wouldve considered an unlikely 20th century match. Rebecca by daphne du maurier, first edition, signed abebooks. Sie werden uber neuerscheinungen informiert, erhalten verbesserte empfehlungen u. A brilliant piece of writing, with the atmosphere and suspense and pace that made jamaica inn an absorbing and thrilling storyand it has besides a depth of characterization and soundness of. Daphne du maurier was born in 1907 and died in 1989.
Rebecca is a work of immense intelligence and wit, elegantly written, thematically solid, suspenseful washington post daphne du maurier created a scale by which modern women can measure their feelings. Her mother was a maternal niece of journalist, author, and lecturer william comyns beaumont. Rebecca is a work of immense intelligence and wit, elegantly written, thematically solid, suspenseful washington post last night i dreamt i went to manderley again. I dont remember when i first saw the film version of rebecca i probably caught it on. Daphne du maurier 19071989 has been called one of the great shapers of popular culture and the modern imagination. Rebecca, gothic suspense novel by daphne du maurier, published in 1938. This woman, our narrator, is dreaming of returning to a place called manderley, but she and the man shes with can never go back. Daphne du maurier has 257 books on goodreads with 1117005 ratings. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. However, after listening to anna masseys performance of rebecca, i have decided she is now my favorite narrator. Browse daphne du mauriers bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. In the beginning of the novel, the narrator is the. When the storys nameless narrator, a young and unassuming ladys maid. Dame daphne du maurier, lady browning 1907 1989 was an english author and playwright.
Among her more famous works are the scapegoat, jamaica inn. Daphne du maurier 190789 was born in london, the daughter of the famous actormanager sir gerald du maurier and granddaughter of george du maurier, the author and artist. Such is the premise of daphne du mauriers 1957 novel, the scapegoat. Rebecca is an intensely erotic novel, but its eroticism is of a queasy kind. Rebecca by dame daphne du maurier learn english through. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Rebecca by daphne du maurier overdrive rakuten overdrive. Rebecca by dame daphne du maurier learn english through story with subtitle. Rebecca is a gothic novel by english author dame daphne du maurier. Though its an excellent book, it bugged me a lot because the heroine. Masseys performance did justice to this dark classic tale. Booktrack edition adds an immersive musical soundtrack to your audiobook listening experience. With good wishes yours sincerely, daphne du maurier on blue stationery with a matching stamped envelope 3 cents stamp oyster bay new york, 1949.
Dead some months, the most potent person at manderley is rebecca, kept alive by the demon who is mrs. Man wird nie enttauscht, denn sie blieb ihrem besonderen schreibstil immer treu. In 1931 her first novel, the loving spirit, was published. Throughout the engrossing story, the characters experience much and as a result, the characters undergo both temporary and lifealtering changes to their thoughts, beliefs and behavior. Dec 20, 2015 daphne du maurier 19071989 has been called one of the great shapers of popular culture and the modern imagination. From that point on, she produced a variety of novels, short stories, and nonfiction books. In 1937 an englishwoman bright and bored and drowning in children sat down and sketched out a story. Daphne du maurier herself said it was about my feelings of jealousy re my husband and jan ricardo, ricardo being an exgirlfriend of brownings. Lily james and armie hammer to star in rebecca movie remake. Born in london in 1907 to a wellknown actor and granddaughter of a noted illustrator she won fame for her exceptional jobs of fiction. See more ideas about daphne du maurier, rebecca daphne du maurier and vintage book. Among her more famous works are the scapegoat, jamaica inn, rebecca, and the short story the birds, all of which were subsequently made into films, the latter three directed by alfred hitchcock. See more ideas about daphne du maurier, castles to visit and my books. Rebecca is, by far, daphne du mauriers most famous book, and while i had read it years ago, i was inspired to read it again after reading my cousin rachel a few months ago.
Daphne du mauriers most popular book is rebecca jamaica inn frenchmans creek m. What an author of enchanting as well as enigma fiction was dame daphne du maurier. Rebecca, a novel written by daphne du maurier illustrates this point. Yet, even though she is such a despicable person, she was my favourite character in the book, because du mauriers description of her is perfect. A happily married woman commits suicide for no apparent reason. I know there was a tv adaptation of this book but i think i am not going to bother because her writing is so beautiful i dont need to fill in any gaps.
A new adaptation of the daphne du maurier novel will be directed by high rises ben wheatley published. While working as the companion to a rich american woman on holiday in monte carlo, the unnamed narrator, a naive young woman in her early 20s. British author daphne du maurier published her first novel in 1931. I know there was a tv adaptation of this book but i. Daphne du maurier ist mittlerweie zu meiner lieblingsschriftstellerin geworden. Daphne du maurier audio books, best sellers, author bio. Her many successful novels include frenchmans creek, my cousin rachel and rebecca, famously filmed by alfred hitchcock in 1940. Exclusively from audible last night i dreamt i went to manderley again. Daphne du maurier was born in london, the middle of three daughters of prominent actormanager sir gerald du maurier and actress muriel beaumont. Jun 08, 2004 buy by daphne du maurier rebecca unabridged audio cd by daphne du maurier isbn. Talk about atmosphere and gorgeous writing, i may have read the house on the strand multiple times.
Though its an excellent book, it bugged me a lot because the heroine, who is the narrator does not have a name all we know is that she has a lovely and unusual name in the story until she gets married, and you do not know her age, you are told that she is young and. Stephen king last night i dreamt i went to manderley again. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. This special edition of rebecca includes excerpts from daphne du mauriers the rebecca notebook and other memories, an essay on the real manderley, du mauriers original epilogue to the book, and more. Of course, daphne du maurier was an incredible author, so just the right narrator was needed for this novel. A video about rebecca by daphne du maurier 11431 views 63 people liked it. So begins daphne du maurier s masterpiece, rebecca. Jan 30, 2003 daphne du maurier 190789 was born in london, the daughter of the famous actormanager sir gerald du maurier and granddaughter of george du maurier, the author and artist. Aug 19, 2014 rebecca is a work of immense intelligence and wit, elegantly written, thematically solid, suspenseful washington post last night i dreamt i went to manderley again. Miss du maurier writes of her people with a lavish hand, and they come to life beneath her gestures. Throughout the engrossing story, the characters experience much and as a result. Of course, id already listened to the audiobook a few times by the time i got, so i was in. Widely considered a classic, it is a psychological thriller about a young woman who becomes obsessed with her husbands first wife. Buy by daphne du maurier rebecca unabridged audio cd by daphne du maurier isbn.
See more ideas about daphne du maurier, rebecca daphne du maurier and vintage book covers. Written by daphne du maurier, audiobook narrated by anna massey. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Her mother was a maternal niece of journalist, author.
Daphne du maurier author, anna massey narrator, hachette audio. Questioning and disruptive, lighthearted, nostalgic questions abound. Written by daphne du maurier, audiobook narrated by jens wawrczeck. N is jealous from the moment she sees rebeccas handwriting. The novel begins in monte carlo, where our heroine is swept off her feet by the. Audiobook rebecca daphne du maurier read by anna massey is. Rebecca by daphne du maurier abridged audiobook part 1 last night i dreamt i went to manderley again. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This is one of several curious devices that impressed me as i devoured the pages of this delightfully suspenseful book. It is boldly signed in blue ink by daphne du maurier.
With good wishes yours sincerely, daphne du maurier on blue stationery with a matching stamped envelope 3 cents stamp oyster bay new york. Orphaned and working as a ladys maid, she can barely believe her luck. As you read the opening chapters of daphne du mauriers remarkable 1938 novel, be aware that she is, ingeniously, giving the epilogue of the story at the very beginning. Rebecca by daphne du maurier, read by alex kingston youtube. Actually, the opposite of rebecca if a person can have an opposite youll see why in a minute. Rebecca was adapted by alfred hitchcock into a popular film 1940. Rebecca by daphne du maurier, daphne du maurier, paperback. The ending has the lady or the tiger flavor, and the reader turns again to the introductory chapter, seeking an answer which again evades one. Buy rebecca by daphne du maurier, audible studios, anna massey from amazons fiction books.
Roman by maurier, daphne du and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Billed as a classic tale of romantic suspense, i found this to be very true even though i had read the book before and vaguely remembered what the suspense was. I read all of du mauriers books and, looking back, loved them all. Daphne du maurier 19071989 was born in london, the daughter of the actor sir gerald du maurier and granddaughter of the author and artist george du maurier.
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