Manfred
George Gordon, Lord Byron
Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Manfred is a dramatic poem in three acts by Lord Byron, and possibly a self confessional work. A noble, Manfred, is haunted by the memory of some unspeakable crime. In seeking for forgetfulness and oblivion, he wanders between his castle and the mountains. He has several encounters with the people who try to assist him, as well as spirits that rule nature and human destiny. The poem explores themes of morality, religion, guilt and the human condition. (Summary by TimSC)
Cast
Manfred: TimSC
First Spirit/Narrator: Elizabeth Klett
Second Spirit: Snapdragon
Third Spirit: Verity Kendall
Fourth Spirit/Second Destiny: Kristingj
Fifth Spirit/Third Destiny: Grace Garrett
Sixth Spirit: Charlotte Duckett
Another spirit/Second voice without: Arielle Lipshaw
First Destiny: Rhonda Federman
Nemesis: Amy L. Gramour
Arimanes/A voice/Manuel: Martin Geeson
Chamois Hunter: Chuck Williamson
Witch of the Alps: Amanda Friday
Abbot of St. Maurice: Algy Pug
Herman: Great Plains
Phantom of Astarte: Duan
Audio edited by Elizabeth Klett (1 hr 34 min)
Chapters
| Act 1 | 27:25 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
| Act 2 | 37:05 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
| Act 3 | 30:13 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Reviews
epic.
adam
They don't call him lord Byron for nothing! This is just great. It's epic in a Faustian way. It's emotionally moving and supernatural and, of course, it's centered around the ruins of a love.
Good Play
Liberty
Well read. Thank you. I love Byron.
one of my favorites. excellent readings overall.
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A Lord Byron fan
Anna
Fantastic! I love Lord Byron's works. I think TimSC does a marvelous job voicing his character, especially the tone of hopelessness and world-weariness in Manfred. Thanks again!
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