Pastoral americana (American Pastoral) — Spanish Audiobook
Pastoral americana, also titled American Pastoral, is Philip Roth’s novel in a Spanish-language unabridged audiobook edition. It follows Seymour “the Swede” Levov as his quiet family life is disrupted by his daughter’s involvement in anti-Vietnam War violence.
At a glance
- A family drama set against the social upheaval of the 1960s and the Vietnam War era.
- The listing identifies this as an unabridged recording narrated by Israel Elejalde.
- The book is described as the 1998 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The unabridged designation and 15-hour, 19-minute length make the listening commitment clear.
- The story centers on the consequences of political violence for a family, offering a focused literary-fiction premise.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 15 hours and 19 minutes |
| Author | Philip Roth, see all |
| Narrator | Israel Elejalde |
| Publisher | Penguin Random House Audio |
| Publication date | March 5, 2020 |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
The listing is internally inconsistent about language: its description explicitly says the audiobook is in Spanish, while the product details say English, confirm the recording language before purchase.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners looking for a long-form recording of Philip Roth’s novel about family life and the social changes of the 1960s.
- Readers interested in literary fiction involving the American Dream, family conflict, and the Vietnam War era.
Less suited to
- Listeners who need a confirmed English-language recording without checking the listing’s language discrepancy.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Frequently asked questions
What language is this audiobook?
The description says it is in Spanish, but the product details list English. Confirm the audio language before buying.
Who narrates the audiobook, and how long is it?
The listing names Israel Elejalde as narrator and gives a listening length of 15 hours and 19 minutes.
Is this an abridged edition?
The listing identifies the version as unabridged.
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