One of zolas most famous realist novels, therese raquin is a clinically observed, sinister tale of adultery and murder among the lower classes in nineteenthcentury parisian society. Six academy award nominations and one best actress award later, she steps behind the microphone to perform this haunting classic of passion and disaster. Therese raquin audiobook abridged listen instantly. Thrse raquin is reserved and withdrawn parisian woman forced to marry the sickly camille. This study guide consists of approximately 39 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of therese raquin. Playlists containing therese raquin by emile zola, narrated by kate winslet.
Once upon a time, a teenaged kate winslet the reader, titanic, revolutionary road received a gift that would leave a lasting impression. Watch worldclass tv from britain and beyond acorn tv. While still a clerk at hachettes at eight pounds a month. Users who reposted therese raquin by emile zola, narrated by kate winslet. The story has proved quite popular, spawning operas, a number of films the most notable being the 1953 release, but. Therese raquin originally came out under the title of a love story in a paper called the artiste, edited by that famous art critic and courtier of the second empire, arsene houssaye, author of les grandes. Our book choice for february 20 is therese raquin by emile zola. When therese raquin marries her sickly cousin, camille, her future looks as if it will be both dull and loveless. Zolas 1867 novel portrays adultery and murder with extreme naturalism, and narrator kate winslet reads as though she is relishing every morsel of the drama. Emile zola 1840 1902 was among the foremost french writers in the school of naturalism, close cousin to realism and purveyor of scrupulous honesty, restoring the blood and guts.
Topics about this book topics that mention this book. Kate nelligan the definitive therese raquin sfgate. Kate nelligan starred as therese, a bored parisian housewife who. One of the overwhelming impressions of women in this novel is the way that they are. Therese raquin has been added to your cart add to cart. The numbing tedium of her life is suddenly shattered. Therese raquin by emile zola, narrated by kate winslet by.
Well, thats not quite true, i read about 40 pages of germinal years ago. The two bonded after initially arguing and laurent is invited to game night on thursday. It was zolas third novel, though the first to earn wide fame. Based on the novel by emile zola, therese raquin is a tale of passion, obsession, and the psychological aftermath of an unforgivable deed. The picture quality is the only reason this 1979 masterpiece theatre piece doesnt get the highest rating. I have read lots of zolas books in russian, so it was interesting for me to reread this book in english. Kate winslet narrated audio books at simply audiobooks. Since theres not a lot of dialogue, winslet easily changes characters by simply lowering her throaty voice to a growl for angry men or by adding a touch of disreputability to show a wanton woman. An unsatisfied wife kills her weak husband in order to carry on a sordid affair with another man. Buy therese raquin by emile zola, narrated by kate winslet. This volume, therese raquin, was zolas third book, but it was the one that. Users who like therese raquin by emile zola, narrated by kate winslet. In what light are women represented throughout therese raquin. The images on this dvd have the resolution of a fading vhs tape.
Based on zolas first major work, therese raquin is the sordid story of a young country girl whose life is slowly. The books famous drowning scene is one of the productions high points, preceded by a teasing, tantalizing buildup and then played out viscerally in an onstage river. Laurent and therese soon begin a love affair, an affair so passionate it can only result in tragedy. Kate winslet talks about recording the audio book for emile zolas therese raquin. One of zolas most famous realistic novels, therese raquin is a clinically observed, sinister tale of adultery and murder among the lower. This all changes, however, with the arrival of camilles friend, laurent. Originally telecast by the bbc in 1979, therese raquin was a threepart, threehour adaptation of emile zolas ultrarealistic 1867 novel. Therese raquin therese raquin audiobook, by emile zola. A meeting with laurent, her husbands childhood friend, draws her out of her shell, and the pair soon embarks on. Therese raquin by simon langton brian cox, alan rickman. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Kate winslet has said, in praise of audiobooks, that it is magical to have an atmosphere and environment created entirely for you by somebody elses voice.
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