Daphne du maurier 19071989 was born in london, the daughter of the actor sir gerald du maurier and granddaughter of the author and artist george du maurier. The cover is maroon with a silvery embossed image of manderley on its cover. Rebecca is one of the most atmospheric books ive ever read and du maurier s personal experience and beautiful writing makes it unforgettable. Daphne du maurier books list of books by author daphne. Among her more famous works are the scapegoat, jamaica inn, rebecca.
Rebecca by daphne du maurier, read by alex kingston youtube. Daphne du maurier books list of books by author daphne du. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. This is a shrilling story of two wornout souls, which are looking for, and finally find each other in the surrounding darkness. As dark as it is witty, it introduces listeners to the gloomy and despondent character of john the englishman. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
First and foremost, however, du maurier was an excellent storyteller, and rebecca. My cousin rachel by daphne du maurier audiobook free duration. Mrs danvers has got to be one of the most creepiest housekeepers ive ever read about in any book. Written over 75 years ago, this story has such a timeless feel to it. Rebecca is a 1938 gothic novel by english author dame daphne du maurier. Among her more famous works are the scapegoat, jamaica inn, rebecca, and the short story the birds, all of which were subsequently made into films, the latter three directed by alfred hitchcock. Rebecca by daphne du maurier pdf free download ebook. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Read online or download for free graded reader ebook and audiobook rebecca by daphne du maurier of advanced level you can download in epub, mobi, fb2, rtf, txt, mp3.
The wizard is though i maintained thinking pack it up. Stephen king this classic gothic novel stays in the memory of all that read it. I imagine daphne du maurier writing the kings general to pass the time, to detach from her own worries about world war ii by researching and writing this story about a different war. Rebecca by daphne du maurier and emma fielding audiobook. This special edition of rebecca includes excerpts from daphne du maurier s the rebecca notebook and other memories, an essay on the real manderley, du maurier s original epilogue to the book, and more. When the storys nameless narrator, a young and unassuming ladys maid, meets a wealthy and handsome widower, she is immediately swept off her feet in what many wouldve considered an unlikely 20th century match. What du maurier understood is that the heart of the romantic gothic is the struggle between two women, one.
It was a huge house and very grand with a vast entrance hall, many rooms and a commanding housekeeper. The way du maurier slowly builds the suspense and mystery was masterful, layer upon layer right up until those final shocking chapters. Rebecca audiobook by daphne du maurier 9781478924302. First and foremost, however, du maurier was an excellent storyteller, and rebecca is undoubtedly a shining example of her talent. Narrated by a young, justoutof school young woman who remains unnamed, the novel, rebecca, follows her as. Notable broadcasting careers living in pittsburgh real estate podcast propagandabonanza passiomed radio. Much of the novel was written while she was staying in alexandria, egypt, where her husband was. Daphne du maurier 19071989, a novelist, playwright, biographer, and shortstory writer, was born into an artistic family in london. Daphne du maurier 19071989 has been called one of the great shapers of popular culture and the modern imagination. She began writing short stories and articles in 1928 and in 1931 her first novel, the loving spirit, was published. Daphne du maurier books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography.
Aug 17, 20 daphne du maurier always said her novel rebecca was a study in jealousy seventyfive years after daphne du maurier published rebecca, her son tells christian house how the authors own. When the storys nameless narrator, a young and unassuming ladys maid, meets a wealthy and handsome widower, she is immedia. Widely considered a classic, it is a psychological thriller about a young woman who becomes obsessed with her husbands first wife. Exclusively from audible last night i dreamt i went to manderley again. Leave him, i felt attached to the nameless narrator via the unique as if i was the one in her setting. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Daphne du maurier always said her novel rebecca was a study in jealousy seventyfive years after daphne du maurier published rebecca, her son tells christian house how the authors own.
So begins daphne du maurier s masterpiece, rebecca. Rebecca by daphne du maurier last night i dreamt i went to manderley again. Much like her heroine, daphne du maurier was said to be solitary, comfortable with her own company and possessed of an incredible imagination. Her work was not critically well received when during her life time, but in recent years has earned respect. Published in 1938 by doubleday, im fairly certain its one of the earliest publications of daphne du maurier. Narrated by a young, justoutofschool young woman who remains unnamed, the novel, rebecca, follows her as. Its unforgettable atmosphere and tension has transformed it from a popular romance on the page and on film to. Written by daphne du maurier, audiobook narrated by anna massey. Rebecca was adapted by alfred hitchcock into a popular film 1940. Among her more famous works are the scapegoat, jamaica inn, rebecca, and the short story the birds, all of which were subsequently made into filmsthe latter three directed by alfred hitchcock. My cousin rachel was my first book by daphne du maurier and i thought it was brilliant. It concerns an unnamed young woman who impetuously marries a wealthy widower, only to discover that he and his household are haunted by the memory of his late first wife, the title character.
Rebecca by daphne du maurier, published in 1938, is surely the most iconic of the british authors novels. During the british authors lifetime, critics frequently dismissed her work because it was popular with the public, readable, and riveting. It concerns an unnamed young woman who impetuously marries a wealthy widower, only to discover that he and his household. These famous words open the most popular novel by daphne du maurier, the story of an intense romance set in a mysterious house in cornwall. This book is daphne du maurier s finest and a classic in the true sense of the word. A happily married woman commits suicide for no apparent reason. Rebecca by daphne du maurier by alex kingston, released 22 december 2010 1. When the storys nameless narrator, a young and unassuming ladys maid, meets a wealthy and handsome widower, she is immediately swept off her. Dec 20, 2015 daphne du maurier 19071989 has been called one of the great shapers of popular culture and the modern imagination. Learn more about rebecca in the listening books digital collection. Part eight when daphne du maurier was a child she went to stay at a house called milton, near peterborough. See all books authored by daphne du maurier, including rebecca, and my cousin rachel, and more on. Daphne du maurier 19071989 was an english author and playwright.
She knew the title but not what would constitute the crash. Rebecca is a work of immense intelligence and wit, elegantly written, thematically solid, suspenseful washington post daphne du maurier created a scale by which modern women can measure their. Rebecca daphne du maurier audiobook online download. Daphne du maurier always said her novel rebecca was a study. She has been called one of the great shapers of popular culture and the modern imagination. Its riveting, haunting and chilling at the same time. Title details for rebecca by daphne du maurier available audiobook. Some observers have noted parallels with jane eyre. Rebecca is a work of immense intelligence and wit, elegantly written. Jan 02, 2008 buy rebecca upper intermediate level by daphne du maurier isbn. After listening to the book i watched the movie and although they are not completely the same i felt justice was done. I bought a lovely, old copy of rebecca at a library book sale some years back. Daphne du maurier always said her novel rebecca was a.
Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook. Her many successful novels include frenchmans creek, my cousin rachel and rebecca, famously filmed by alfred hitchcock in 1940. I dont know if i would listen to this story again, however. Rebecca daphne du maurier audio book torrent free download, 57906. Daphne du maurier s rebecca is crucial to the genre, for in it du maurier simplified and organized these six elements, refining the narrative, concentrating the mythic, and enriching the ambiguity of her tale. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet.
Rebecca by daphne du maurier, read by anna massey audiobook. Rebecca by daphne du maurier narrated by anna massey genre. Daphne du maurier audiobooks download instantly today. Daphne du maurier s the scapegoat is a classic tale of stolen identity. Read online or download for free graded reader ebook and audiobook my cousin rachel by daphne du maurier of intermediateplus level you can download in epub, mobi, fb2, rtf, txt, mp3. Daphne du maurier the rendezvous and other stories read. Among her more famous works are the scapegoat, jamaica inn, rebecca, and. Rebecca, a unique novel by daphne du maurier, an english author and playwright of the 20th century, is a love drama with gothic elements. Daphne du maurier s publisher, victor gollancz, announcing rebecca in 1938, called it an exquisite lovestory, which says more for his salesmanship than it does for his truthfulness.
Rebecca daphne du maurier audiobook daphne du maurier. This is a shrilling story of two wornout souls, which are looking for. Honor harris also spends parts of the civil war at the house, menabilly, which three centuries later would be the du mauriers home. Rebecca by daphne du maurier, read by alex kingston. The story opens with our narrator, dreaming and reliving her. Narrated by a young, justoutofschool young woman who remains unnamed, the novel, rebecca, follows her as she goes from working as an. Rebecca daphne du maurier audiobook online download, free. Rebecca is pretty dark and heady stuff a love story perhaps, but only in the twisted and haunted fashion that dracula and wuthering heights can be described as love stories. Rebecca by daphne du maurier, read by anna massey audiobook excerpt. Listen to rebecca by daphne du maurier available from rakuten kobo. Rebecca is a work of immense intelligence and wit, elegantly written, thematically solid, suspenseful washington post daphne du maurier created a scale by which modern women can measure their feelings. Daphne du maurier was born in 1907 and died in 1989. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Aug 19, 2014 listen to rebecca audiobook by daphne du maurier.