I recently listened to jim dales reading of the book, and was not as thrilled with it, even though it was unabridged, as i am with this. A christmas carol by charles dickens audiobook download. Dec 11, 2011 charles dickens christmas carol performed by patrick stewart audiobook posted on december 11, 2011 by poofbooks nothing says christmas like the dickens classic, although, for the last few years i have been getting my dickens fix from the the muppets christmas movie. A christmas carol reissue by charles dickens, patrick stewart. A christmas carol by charles dickens on free audio book download. I upload it on my walkman about the last week of november and listen to a stave each day. For me, its christmas when i listen to dylan thomas reading his own a childs christmas in wales. A christmas carol in prose, being a ghost story of christmas is a christmas carol is a victorian morality tale of an old and bitter miser, ebenezer scrooge, who undergoes a profound experience of redemption over the course of one evening.
Nothing says christmas like the dickens classic, although, for the last few years i have been getting my dickens fix from the the muppets christmas movie. The star of xmen and the royal shakespeare company, stewart has performed his oneman stage production of this holiday classic to sellout audiences. A christmas carol patrick stewart tnt full dvd iso. Here it is in all its audiobook glory, and what better time to. This audio book holds you spellbound from start to finish, as sir patrick stewart takes us straight into the world of ebenezer scrooge, bob cratchit, the three spirits of christmas, and all the other characters of this wonderful book, seamlessly moving from one character to another. Wilfred carter as the ghost of christmas past bruce beeby as fred. This 1999 production spun from his very successful one man. In this short novel, dickens follows old mizer ebenezer scrooge as he is forced to face up to a life of selfish. Although i have read a christmas carol several times, i thoroughly enjoyed this interpretation, masterly performed by patrick stewart. Patrick stewarts oneman version of a christmas carol was originally presented on broadway. A christmas carol by charles dickens full audiobook. Patrick stewart s oneman version of a christmas carol was originally presented on broadway. Charles dickens 18121870 a squeezing, wrenching, grasping, biting, clutching, covetous old sinner is hardly hero material, but this is exactly what makes a christmas carol by charles dickens such an unforgettable book and its hero, ebenezer scrooge such an extraordinarily enduring character in the book.
In this short novel, dickens follows old mizer ebenezer scrooge as he is forced to face up to a life of selfish behavior and allconsuming greed. I have always adored patrick stewarts video version of a christmas carol, he is one of the best scrooges ever. The closedcaptioned english soundtrack is rendered in dolby digital surround. I feel that a christmas carol often gets over looked for ita s true message and potential, but ita s a story i value highly. A christmas carol by charles dickens free at loyal books. A christmas carol reissue by patrick stewart overdrive. The video is good, but stewart carries the story, like your favorite aging uncle telling the tale one more time. In this version it is just him reading the entire book with no sound effects, he does all of the voices brilliantly. The movie was about 95 minutes long, but if it were an hour longer, i would have still wanted to see more. A christmas carol is a 1999 britishamerican madefortelevision film adaptation of charles dickens famous 1843 novella a christmas carol that was first televised december 5, 1999 on tnt. A christmas carol has become charles dickens immortal holiday gift to generations of readers. Browse audiobooks read by patrick stewart sorted by best.
See our list of patrick stewart narrated audio books. At the beginning and end of his oneman show, patrick stewart lifts a book labeled a christmas carol, allowing it to be applauded. Stephen warbeck, who won the academy award for his work on shakespeare in love, tackled the umpteenth film adaptation of the classic dickens story a christmas carol. A christmas carol by david jones david jones, patrick. Id seen the movie a few thousand times but never read the book, and considering what time of year this is, i thought itd be a good time to go for an audio version. Patrick stewart stars in this madefortnt adaptation of a christmas carol that comes to dvd with a standard fullframe transfer that preserves the original broadcast aspect ratio. The muppet christmas carol 1992 and a 1999 tv movie starring patrick stewart. Patrick stewarts oneman stage show 1988 ill come right out and admit it ive always been a sucker for any version of a christmas carol. Ive actually seen patrick stewart perform a christmas carol, when he was first putting it together. I have always adored patrick stewarts video version of a christmas carol, he is one of the. A christmas carol in prose being a ghost story of christmas by charles dickens illustrated by george alfred williams the gunston trust one of the most famous christmas. I was struck then by his reading, and even moreso now. A christmas carol by charles dickens audiobooks on.
Patrick stewart narrated audio books at simply audiobooks. A christmas carol by charles dickens on free audio book. Patrick stewarts performance of a christmas carol is a delicious treat, like a warm irish coffee and a big wool blanket. The novella met with instant success and critical acclaim. A christmas carol has held special significance for the great shakespearean actor patrick stewart he created a oneman version of this story that he has performed many times on stage, and he coproduced this version for tv. Dec 03, 2016 a christmas carol is the closest thing to an epic myth the industrial age has produced. A christmas carol in prose being a ghost story of christmas by charles dickens illustrated by george alfred williams the gunston trust one of the most famous christmas stories ever written. Patrick stewart is excellent as scrooge in this version of a christmas carol. A christmas carol by charles dickens narrated by patrick stewart. A christmas carol is a oneman stage performance by english actor patrick stewart of the charles dickens 1843 novella of the same title, which has been performed in the united kingdom and the. Charles dickens 18121870 a squeezing, wrenching, grasping, biting, clutching, covetous old sinner is hardly hero material, but this is exactly what makes a christmas carol by charles dickens such an unforgettable book and its hero, ebenezer scrooge such an extraordinarily enduring character. Patrick stewart is the master of all things scrooge and deservedly known for this role. And as their journey concludes, scrooge is reminded of what it means to have love in his heart, and what the true spirit of christmas is all about.
Charles dickens christmas carol performed by patrick. The language dickens uses is very close to prose poetry but precious few adaptations of the story preserve enough of it. Its not christmas without this audio book this is by far one of my favorite audio books of all time. I think this one is better than the one read by patrick stewart. Stewarts primary connection to dickens story is his famous oneman performance, which he has done annually to packed houses since 1989. Now, in this grammynominated studio recording of the dazzling achievement that has thrilled.
It might even be a tasty glass of eggnog and a big plate of cookies. That brings us to patrick stewarts oneman stage presentation of a christmas carol. Im an admirer of patrick stewarts enormous body of work for stage, tv and film, and this version of a christmas carol is no exception. A christmas carol is a oneman stage performance by english actor patrick stewart of the charles dickens 1843 novella of the same title, which has been performed in the united kingdom and the united states on occasion since 1988. Dec 22, 2011 9 thoughts on a christmas carol performed by patrick stewart amazon advent calendar day 20 jazzmaniac december 22, 2011 at 9. The wonderful voice of kayra and the others bring the story to life. Tiny tim, bob cratchit, and ebenezer scrooge come to marvelous life in patrick stewarts criticallyacclaimed solo interpretation of a christmas carol. A christmas carol is the classic story of scrooge and the spirits who visit him one winter night to change his stingy, evil ways. I recently listened to jim dales reading of the book. No selfrespecting christmas carol site would be caught online without including a tribute to the one contemporary man who embodies it most. Grant and joel grey standing out in the crowded field of screen adaptations of the classic dickens novel a christmas carol is hard to do, but this version pulls it off. Patrick stewart s performance of a christmas carol is a delicious treat, like a warm irish coffee and a big wool blanket. A classic tale of regret and amends as old ebenezer scrooge passes through.
Each year i listen to this rendition and enjoy it very much. Grant and joel grey standing out in the crowded field of screen adaptations of the classic dickens novel a. Sir patrick stewart, obe is an english film, television, stage and voice actor, who has had a distinguished career on stage and screen. This time the role of scrooge was played by patrick stewart, and his performance was enhanced by warbecks traditionalist score. Listen in the car on the way to festivities or just driving around trying to find a parking place in a crowded mall lot. In this version it is just him reading the entire book with no sound effects, he does.
Patrick stewart narrating a christmas carol is all you need this. I enjoy just about every version of it, but i only own two film adaptions. Tiny tim, bob cratchit, and ebenezer scrooge come to marvelous life in patrick stewart s criticallyacclaimed solo interpretation of a christmas carol. Dec 25, 2014 i dont own many versions of a christmas carol. A christmas carol by charles dickens full audiobook dramatic. A christmas carol 1999 with patrick stewart facebook. A christmas carol reissue audio cd abridged, audiobook. A christmas carol by charles dickens, george alfred williams. A christmas carol reissue audio cd abridged, audiobook, cd. Dec, 2012 a christmas carol is a novella by charles dickens. Listen to christmas carol reissue by charles dickens at. It is given the full sense of wonder, a deluxe treatment in this superior tv film. A christmas carol audiobook excerpt, by charles dickens, performed by patrick stewart.
A christmas carol charles dickens, author, read by patrick stewart. Listen to christmas carol reissue audiobook by charles dickens. I listen to it several times leading up to, and throughout the thanksgiving and christmas holidays to get me in the true spirit. Charming and worthwhile adaptation about timeless and quintessential christmas story. This is a story that was intended to be read aloud, and listening to it summons up all of those cozy memories and feelings of christmas. I am a janitor at a small school in the dandenong ranges near melbourne australia. A christmas carol performed by patrick stewart amazon. The star of xmen and the royal shakespeare company, stewart has performed his oneman stage product.
A christmas carol by charles dickens, george alfred. You are drawn into the story from beginning to end. In just one night, he has seen his past, his present, and his future. I laugh at some bits such as its your your uncle scroooge. This audio book holds you spellbound from start to finish, as sir patrick stewart takes us straight into the world of ebenezer scrooge, bob cratchit, the three spirits of christmas, and all the other characters of this wonderful book. It was directed by david jones and stars patrick stewart as ebenezer scrooge and richard e. Richard grant portrays bob cratchit as i pictured him when i read the book.
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