Darwin: Portrait of a Genius Audiobook, by Paul Johnson Play Audiobook Sample

Darwin: Portrait of a Genius Audiobook

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Read By: John Curless Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc. Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 3.00 hours at 1.5x Speed 2.25 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: October 2012 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781470323905

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

13

Longest Chapter Length:

28:11 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

01:34 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

20:51 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

12

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Publisher Description

The author of more than 40 books, acclaimed historian Paul Johnson also writes for Forbes and theSpectator. With Darwin, Johnson sheds new light on a man many regard as the most influential scientist in history. Darwin's theories of evolution transformed the world's view of biology. Here, in meticulous detail, Johnson describes Darwin's brilliance and the unfortunate circumstances that compelled him to support the eugenics movement.

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“Provocative…characteristically pithy and incisive, the ever-popular Johnson offers a Darwin who will be much in demand.”

— Booklist 

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  • “Reminds us why Darwin’s theory of natural selection endures and continues to provoke controversy.”

    — Publishers Weekly
  • “A probing, well-written overview of Darwin’s impact.”

    — Kirkus Reviews

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About Paul Johnson

Paul Johnson, British author and historian, is the author of many books, including Modern Times, A History of the Jews, Intellectuals, The Birth of the Modern, and The Quest for God, which have been translated into many languages. He has been a frequent contributor to the Daily Telegraph, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Spectator, and other newspapers and magazines. He has lectured to academic, business, and political audiences all over the world.

About John Curless

John Curless is a theater, film, and television actor. He has appeared on Broadway in Journeys End, The Sound of Music, and The King and I and off-Broadway in Passion Play, Comic Potential, and The Entertainer. His film and television credits include Vibrations, Ed, and NYPD Blue. His audiobook narrations have been awarded two AudioFile Earphones Awards.