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Dickens audio boxed set (Classic, Audio)

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Which home does not have Dickens on their shelves? We have sought to have our children learn from the great thinkers of all times and truly Dickens is one the greatest! This collection is a must. Not only is it Dickens, but Alex Jennings is fantastic as he reads with such life and vigor! It is nice and relaxing to let him do the reading...his example challenges the children to want to read LIKE him! Plus, you will find that you can expose your children to the great works of literature while you are busy on the go! We have used these tapes during the holidays for A Christmas Carol as we were busily taking care of all the "have-to-do's." Dickens added spice to our holidays. Plus, in this collection you also get to enter into the world of little Oliver Twist...my children wanted to adopt him! David Copperfield quickly became another part of our lives as well! Do not miss this classic collection...it will become part of your family as you introduce them to the great thoughts of one of the greatest thinkers of all times!

For afficianados who long for an faithful audio version of some of Dicken's greatest works, the Penquin Audiobook version is a welcome treasure. The collection which includes Oliver Twist, David Copperfield and A Christmas Carol, is as true to the original as an abridged version can be. The narrators include Alex Jennings, whose rendition of Fagin in Oliver Twist is unlike any you are likely to hear. Be warned, however, those whose ears are not attuned to the Victorian dialects of London are apt to struggle with these wonderful adaptations of these Dicken's classics. For an imaginative journey back to Dicken's London, this collection is just the ticket.

Enjoyed these very much. Will listen to them again and again over the years. Dickens is my favorite author and the readers are very good at doing multiple characters.