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An Instance of the Fingerpost
- By: Iain Pears
- Narrated by: Paul Michael
- Length: 5 hrs and 55 mins
- Abridged
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 211
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 137
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Story4 out of 5 stars 138
An utterly compelling historical mystery, in the tradition of Umberto Eco and John Fowles. The setting is England in the 1660s. Oliver Cromwell's short-lived republic is a thing of the past, and Charles II has been restored to the throne. At Oxford's New College, fellow Robert Grove is found dead under suspicious circumstances, and a young woman stands accused. We hear from four witnesses, only one of whom is telling the rather extraordinary truth. Who is it?
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3 out of 5 stars
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Eviscerated rather than abridged
- By Lynn on 02-20-12
- An Instance of the Fingerpost
- By: Iain Pears
- Narrated by: Paul Michael
Waiting for the unabridged version!
Reviewed: 07-19-19
While reading the paperback, I decided to also listen to the abridgment. What a disappointment! You cannot even make sense of the plot because of the gaps in the narrative. An unabridged version was already produced, narrated by multiple artists including the great Gareth Armstrong. What are you waiting for, Audible?
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The Blessed Lens
- A History of Italian Cinema
- By: Joseph Luzzi
- Narrated by: Joseph Luzzi
- Length: 7 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 15
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 12
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Story4 out of 5 stars 13
Professor Joseph Luzzi, the director of Italian studies at Bard College and an award-winning author, offers a comprehensive look at Italian cinema from its inception in 1895 through its major periods and influences. Having altered the landscape of Italian art and society, as well as inspiring filmmakers the world over, Italian cinema proves a fascinating study. Major focuses of the course include neorealism, the Spaghetti Western, the Italian giallo, and Italian-style comedy.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Exceptional lectures, but missing the PDF guide.
- By Mike on 05-12-18
- The Blessed Lens
- A History of Italian Cinema
- By: Joseph Luzzi
- Narrated by: Joseph Luzzi
Exceptional lectures, but missing the PDF guide.
Reviewed: 05-12-18
Professor Luzzi of Bard College presents a stimulating series of lectures on the Italian cinema. He goes far beyond presenting just a series of noted films, but really a review of the basics of art cinema with a focus on the Italian classics. Some of the more obscure films can also be found on Youtube. My only gripe is that there is no accompanying PDF guide as there are on all the other Modern Scholar series. The guides are essential to understanding and also provide a suggested viewing with each lecture.
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