WUTHERING HEIGHTS

Author: Emily Bront?
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Publication Date: 2003-01-01
Features: From School Library Journal, grade 8 up - British actor Martin Shaw reads this shortened version of the classic Emily Bront? novel. His easily-understood accent is appropriate and helps to set the mood. Shaw reads at a very steady pace, pausing effectively for emphasis or when his character might be thinking. Usually calm and gentle, his voice can resonate with anger or other emotions when necessary. There is some differentiation in pitch to emphasize male vs. female speech, but it is not exaggerated or overdone. The abridgement retains Bront?'s words linking speech or narration sometimes from one page to another. It provides students with an easier way to become familiar with the story and get a feel for her style. Teachers could use this presentation to introduce the novel to students and encourage them to read it on their own. - Claudiamoore, W.T. Woodson High School, Fairfax, VA. Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. -- This text refers to the audiocassette edition.