Emma, by Jane Austen, is a novel about youthful hubris and the perils of misconstrued romance. As in her other novels, Austen explores the concerns and difficulties of genteel women living in Georgian-Regency England; she also creates a lively comedy of manners.<p><p>Before she began the novel, Austen wrote, "I am going to take a heroine whom no one but myself will much like." In the very first sentence she introduces the title character as "Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever, and rich." Emma, however, is also spoiled, headstrong, and self-satisfied; she greatly overestimates her own matchmaking abilities; she is blind to the dangers of meddling in other people's lives, and her imagination often leads her astray. (Summary by Wikipedia and Kara)
Type of proof-listening required:: See the FAQ in the Listeners/Editors Wanted forum for information, and copy from there the description of the type of proof-listening needed for this project.
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This paragraph is temporary and will be replaced by the MC with the list of sections and reader (Magic Window) once this project is in the admin system.
Soloist - please provide *all of* the following:
[list]
[*]Link to author on Wikipedia (if available): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Austen
[*]Link to title on Wikipedia (if available): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emma
[*]Number of sections (files) this project will have: 55
[*]Does the project have an introduction or preface [y/n]: n
[*]Original publication date (if known): 1816
[*]Year of author's death (note: in some countries copyright is author's death + 50 or 70 years): 1817
[*]If you are a new volunteer, how would you like your name (or pseudonym) credited in the catalog? Do you have a URL you would like associated with your name?:
[*]The reader will record the following at the beginning and end of each file: Start of recording (Intro)
"Volume [number], Chapter [number] of Emma. - This is a LibriVox recording. All LibriVox recordings are in the public domain. For more information, or to volunteer, please visit: librivox DOT org"
If you wish, say: "Recording by [your name]"
Say: "Emma, by Jane Austen. Volume [number], Chapter[number]"
End of recording
At the end of the section, say:
“End of Volume #, Chapter #"
If you wish, say: "Recording by [your name], [city, your blog, podcast, web address]"
At the end of the book, say (in addition): "End of Title, by Author. "
There should be 5 seconds silence at the end of the recording, or 10 seconds for files longer than 30 minutes.
[*]Example filename
emma_#_##_austen.mp3
[*]Example ID3 V2 tags
Title: #-## Volume #, Chapter ##
Artist: Jane Austen
Album: Emma
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[*]Instructions for soloist: transfer of files (completed recordings) Please always post in this forum thread when you've sent a file.
Also, post the length of the recording (file duration: mm:ss) together with the link.
Upload your file with the LibriVox Uploader (when your upload is complete, you will receive a link - please post it in this thread): http://upload.librivox.org
(If you have trouble reading the image above, please message an admin) You'll need to select an MC, which for this project is: kh - kristin
[size=75]Whereas story is processed in the mind in a straightforward manner, poetry bypasses rational thought and goes straight to the limbic system and lights it up like a brushfire. It's the crack cocaine of the literary world. - Jasper Fforde[/size]
Just so I can see on my little iPod screen exactly which bit I'm about to listen to.
Kara http://kayray.org/
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"Mary wished to say something very sensible into her Zoom H2 Handy Recorder, but knew not how." -- Jane Austen (& Kara)
Gladly. I found out with my last project how nice it is to have someone else MC.
Will get you set up now.
[size=75]Whereas story is processed in the mind in a straightforward manner, poetry bypasses rational thought and goes straight to the limbic system and lights it up like a brushfire. It's the crack cocaine of the literary world. - Jasper Fforde[/size]
[size=75]Whereas story is processed in the mind in a straightforward manner, poetry bypasses rational thought and goes straight to the limbic system and lights it up like a brushfire. It's the crack cocaine of the literary world. - Jasper Fforde[/size]
Cori wrote:Oh my goodness, two awesome voices on one awesome book. Hurry up reading, please!!
*blush*
It's like an audio Reese's Peanut Butter Cup!
Kara http://kayray.org/
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"Mary wished to say something very sensible into her Zoom H2 Handy Recorder, but knew not how." -- Jane Austen (& Kara)
LibraryLady wrote:P.S. Chapter 1 is recorded and just needs editing!
Ditto ch. 2!! Oh, I love books with little short chapters :)
Yes, Reese's PB cups are a damn fine candy. Even better -- Trader Joe's sells mini PB cups, no wrappers, just a little tub of deliciousness. They're even better than Reese's because you can eat them by the handful and there are no wrappers to slow you down!
Kara http://kayray.org/
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"Mary wished to say something very sensible into her Zoom H2 Handy Recorder, but knew not how." -- Jane Austen (& Kara)
Did I miss it? Has no one jumped in yet to volunteer yet to DPL? If not, I just finished a book and took it off of my rotation today (!), so I'm free if y'all need one. It would be a pleasure to join the fun.
I've added Susan as dpl. I'll move this to readers found now.
[size=75]Whereas story is processed in the mind in a straightforward manner, poetry bypasses rational thought and goes straight to the limbic system and lights it up like a brushfire. It's the crack cocaine of the literary world. - Jasper Fforde[/size]
