Check out the first clip from what the actress calls one of the major accomplishments. Maggie gyllenhaal reads an excerpt from leo tolstoys 1877 novel anna karenina. Try going through audible, if you have a subscription, and clicking the link from the audiobook page to purchase the ebook for 99 cents and then the audible. Gyllenhaal will read the classic leo tolstoy novel, anna karenina, for an audiobook. So when she was asked to read the classic novel out loud for an audiobook, she didnt hesitate. Maggie gyllenhaal the dark knight, the honourable woman cites tolstoys epic as one of her favorite books of all time, and her love for the literature permeates her performance. Maggie gyllenhaal narrates anna karenina audiobook. Anna karenina by leo tolstoy, read by maggie gyllenhaal. Maggie gyllenhaal put in long hours on karenina audiobook. Behind the scenes with maggie gyllenhaal, narrator of anna karenina. But she feels that her life is empty until the moment she encounters the. Jul 12, 2016 maggie gyllenhaal had to do nightly homework and put in long hours at the studio to record a moving and dramatic audiobook of anna karenina, available tuesday. Hear maggie gyllenhaal read the opening lines of anna karenina.
Maggie gyllenhaal put in long hours on anna karenina. The book is beautifully written, insightful and analytic of class, gender, and political economy. Anna karenina by leo tolstoy, narrated by maggie gyllenhaal. Jul 08, 2016 maggie gyllenhaal will perform leo tolstoys anna karenina in a new audiobook from audible, out july 12. Maggie gyllenhaal performs a classic story of doomed love that remains one of the most admired novels in literature. So when she was asked to read the classic novel out loud. The heroine of tolstoys epic of love and selfdestruction, anna karenina has beauty, wealth, popularity and an adored son, but feels that her life is empty until she encounters the. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Maggie gyllenhaal performs anna karenina for audible new recording of leo tolstoys momentous novel is the perfect summer listen july 12, 2016 09. Jan 30, 2003 the heroine of tolstoys epic of love and selfdestruction, anna karenina has beauty, wealth, popularity and an adored son, but feels that her life is empty until she encounters the impetuous officer count vronsky. Jul 17, 2016 one of maggie gyllenhaals favorite books is anna karenina. Maggie gyllenhaal had to do nightly homework and put in long hours at the studio to record a moving and dramatic audiobook of anna karenina, available tuesday.
Anna karenina by leo tolstoy, narrated by maggie gyllenhaal, 35. New york one of maggie gyllenhaals favorite books is anna karenina. Audibles best of 2016 classic anna karenina is one of my favorite books. Seems like the link i posted was going to the wrong audiobook. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Jul 12, 2016 maggie gyllenhaal performs anna karenina for audible. Check out the first clip from what the actress calls one of the major. This week audible studios, a production arm of, announced the release of maggie gyllenhaals audio interpretation of leo tolstoys beloved masterpiece anna karenina. Her overwhelming charm dominates a novel of unparalleled richness and density. Jul, 2016 new york one of maggie gyllenhaal s favourite books is anna karenina. New yorkone of maggie gyllenhaals favourite books is anna karenina. Recorded at the laphams quarterly third annual decades. Jul 12, 2016 maggie gyllenhaal performs anna karenina for audible new recording of leo tolstoys momentous novel is the perfect summer listen july 12, 2016 09.
Read more maggie gyllenhaal wants truth and power to activate viewers. In audibles new edition of leo tolstoys classic novel, maggie gyllenhaal reads anna karenina, one of her alltime favorite books. Anna karenina is far more serious a contribution than the enjoyable, beautifully staged and highly stylised film. Maggie gyllenhaal is one of my favorite actresses of all time. Anna karenina is one of the most loved and memorable heroines of literature. Their subsequent affair scandalizes society and family alike, and brings jealousy and bitterness in its wake. Tolstoy considered this book to be his first real attempt at a novel form, and it addresses the very nature of society at all levels, of destiny, death, human relationships and the. Aug 11, 2016 anna karenina by leo tolstoy, narrated by maggie gyllenhaal, 35. I listened to this epic audiobook during my recent cottage vacation and i thought maggie gyllenhaal. It took me a while to finish the entire book but i did. Jul 12, 2016 new york one of maggie gyllenhaals favorite books is anna karenina.
Ill just sit in a room and reread anna karenina out loud, gyllenhaal recalled. I not only enjoyed her narrations but the story was interesting as well. Behind the scenes with maggie gyllenhaal, narrator of. A novel, and his performance of classic love poems, narrator richard armitage the hobbit, hannibal has quickly. Written by leo tolstoy, narrated by maggie gyllenhaal. Jul 12, 2016 new yorkone of maggie gyllenhaals favourite books is anna karenina. Plus, free twoday shipping for six months when you sign up for amazon prime for students. Get any audiobook free, over 125k to choose from start listening toda. New york ap one of maggie gyllenhaals favorite books is anna karenina. Anna, married with a child and deeply unhappy, meets and falls in love with dashing, handsome, wellrespected count vronsky.
Maggie gyllenhaal lends her husky voice to tolstoys challenging morality tale of forbidden love in a repressive society. Than just sitting in this room reading this book with you guys. Jun 11, 2014 maggie gyllenhaal reads an excerpt from leo tolstoys 1877 novel anna karenina. Anna karenina by leo tolstoy read by maggie gyllenhaal. Maggie gyllenhaal performs anna karenina for audible. Anna karenina seems to have everything beauty, wealth, popularity and an adored son. Commuters at torontos union station were surprised to see maggie gyllenhaal on wednesday as she read excerpts from tolstoys anna karenina. Maggie gyllenhaal on narrating anna karenina audible.
When i saw that anna karenina was on sale a few weeks ago and that maggie was the narrator, i decided to give it a try. But when i agreed to read it for audible, i had no idea how much work it would be, how intense it would be, and how deeply i would fall in love with it. Anna karenina is a masterpiece not only because of the unforgettable woman at its core and the stark drama of her fate but also because it explores and illuminates. Maggie gyllenhaal anna karenina audiobook clip article july 08, 2016.
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