Heidi (version 2 dramatic version): Free Audiobook and Listening Guide

Heidi (version 2 dramatic version), credited to Johanna Spyri, is available as a LibriVox volunteer audiobook. This guide identifies the recording, its source summary and its audio tracks.

About the work

The LibriVox catalogue summary, preserved with the recording, reads:

LibriVox recording of Heidi, by Johanna Spyri. Read by a full cast. "Heidi" takes us on a journey to the eventful childhood of a good-hearted girl from the Swiss Alps. A warm and loving story, full of touching moments, it reaches children and adults alike. It was written in 1880 and published in two parts: 1. Heidi's years of learning and travel. 2. Heidi makes use of what she has learned. This English translation from 1915 has "an especial flavor, that very quality of delight in mountain scenes, in mountain people and in child life generally, which is one of the chief merits of the German original. The phrasing has also been carefully adapted to the purpose of reading aloud" (from the book's introduction). And thus, in this dramatic reading, Librivox volunteers bring this classic story to life with their voices. (summary by Rapunzelina) Cast: Narrator (part 1): Grace Narrator (part 2): Elizabeth Klett Heidi: Sweet Pea Deta: Amanda Friday Barbara: April Gonzales Peter, Street Boy: Willy Heidi's Grandfather, Old Man in Church Tower: Adam Peter's Grandmother: Kristingj Brigida: Tiffany Halla Colonna Pastor: Ken Garrett Clara: Eden Rea-Hedrick John, the Coachman: csjesi1 Sebastian, the Butler: Kevin Green Tinette, the Maid: BookAngel7 Miss Rottenmeier: Arielle Lipshaw Mr. Candidate: Charlotte Duckett Mr. Sesemann (Clara's Father): Ernst Pattynama Mrs. Sesemann (Clara's Grandmama): TriciaG Dr. Classen: Chuck Williamson Town's Baker: Anna Simon Town's Teacher: Sarah Di Fede Audio edited by: Rapunzelina

Recording facts

• Recording title: Heidi (version 2 dramatic version)
• Author credits: Johanna Spyri
• Language: English
• Original MP3 tracks: 23
• Listed recording duration: 4:53:47

Catalogue topics

• ibrivox
• Heidi
• children
• Alps
• pastures

Track guide

1. 01 - Going up to the Alm-Uncle — 21:11
2. 02 - With the Grandfather — 12:10
3. 03 - On the Pasture — 16:47
4. 04 - In the Grandmother's Hut — 15:20
5. 05 - Two Visitors — 11:15
6. 06 - A New Chapter with New Things — 8:34
7. 07 - Miss Rottenmeier Has an Uncomfortable Day — 13:09
8. 08 - Great Disturbances in the Sesemann House — 9:45
9. 09 - The Master of the House Hears of Strange Doings — 6:20
10. 10 - A Grandmama — 10:08
11. 11 - Heidi Gains in Some Respects and Loses in Others — 6:33
12. 12 - The Sesemann House is Haunted — 12:09
13. 13 - Up the Alp on a Summer Evening — 16:59
14. 14 - On Sunday When the Church Bells Ring — 14:17
15. 15 - Preparations for a Journey — 9:08
16. 16 - A Guest on the Alp — 11:34
17. 17 - Retaliation — 9:48
18. 18 - Winter in the Village — 13:35
19. 19 - Winter Still Continues — 8:21
20. 20 - News from Distant Friends — 15:47
21. 21 - Of Further Events on the Alp — 8:17
22. 22 - Something Unexpected Happens — 15:55
23. 23 - Parting to Meet Again — 26:52

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