Far from the Madding Crowd

By: Thomas Hardy

Narrated by: John Lee

Gabriel Oak is only one of three suitors for the hand of the beautiful and spirited Bathsheba Everdene. He must compete with the dashing young soldier Sergeant Troy and the respectable, middle-aged Farmer Boldwood. And while their fates depend upon the choice Bathsheba makes, she discovers the terrible consequences of an inconstant heart.

Far from the Madding Crowd was the first of Hardy's novels to give the name Wessex to the landscape of southwest England and the first to gain him widespread popularity as a novelist. Set against the backdrop of the unchanging natural cycle of the year, the story both upholds and questions rural values with a startlingly modern sensibility.

Public Domain (P)2008 Tantor

Great old title!

John Lee is a fabulous voice artist! He imbues every character with a life of its own. Great entertainment!

Delightful

What a wonderful and well-written story. Lots of humor, good insight into the way people are. The narrator is superb, reading the voices so convincingly and naturally. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would.

Classic tale well told.

Authentic narration for great book. Does Thomas Hardy characters justice. Enjoyable listen. Compelling story with a happy ending.

Marvelous!

A beautiful story narrated by a top notch narrator. Jinn Lee is one of my favorite narrators, and he really brings this story to life.

so good

I really didn't put much expectation into this book. I am wowed. what a beautiful story. It had just enough description of the world around the Characters without being long, drawn out and overwhelming. Enough drama to keep me interested. A wonderful ending.