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 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.

This edition of Manfred is a full cast, dramatic reading of Manfred. It is based on the librivox.org recording, but with the inclusion of sound effects, music, minor re-recording and many small tweaks to timings and volumes.

Credits

Based on the PD librivox recording, edited by Elizabeth Klett (PD).

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

Music: Track 1 of Piano Volume 3 perfomed by Leidi Misterie, recorded and editted by Martin Nordbeck CC-BY

Album Cover: Eiger Mönch and Jungfrau by vasile23 CC-BY

Act1

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Act2

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The Chime.wav, zeuss Sampling+
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Act3

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Copying

This recording was created by Tim Sheerman-Chase, June 2012. Please include this credits file when reusing this work.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License.

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