A Twofold Life
An Exploration of Identity and Growth in 19th-Century GermanyBy Wilhelmine von Hillern
Length12h 18m
About this audiobook
In "A Twofold Life," Wilhelmine von Hillern intricately weaves a narrative that explores the dichotomy of societal expectations and personal freedom, set against the backdrop of 19th-century Germany. Hillern employs a lyrical yet incisive prose style, merging realism with elements of romanticism to portray the internal conflicts of her characters. The novel delves into themes of identity, gender roles, and the tension between duty and desire, reflecting the broader literary context of the time where emerging feminist discourse began to challenge traditional norms. Wilhelmine von Hillern, herself a trailblazer in a male-dominated literary field, drew upon her personal experiences and keen observations of social injustices to write this poignant work. Her background as an actress and writer, as well as her engagements with contemporary intellectual movements, informed her nuanced understanding of women's struggles and aspirations, making her voice both unique and significant during her era. Readers seeking a profound exploration of the complexities of human experience will find "A Twofold Life" both enlightening and compelling. Hillern's deft characterizations and insightful reflections invite introspection, making this novel a worthy addition to the canon of feminist literature. Its rich thematic layers continue to resonate, encouraging a re-examination of the balance between individuality and societal expectations.
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction, General Fiction
Length12 hrs 18 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 25, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
21VIII.: IN THE PRISON
2I.
22IX.: FRAULEIN VERONICA VON ALBIN
3ONLY A GIRL.
23X.: PROGRESS
4FROM THE GERMAN, BY MRS. A. L. WISTER.
24XI.: A NEW LIFE
5II.
25XII.: THE SEARCH FOR A WIFE
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6FROM THE GERMAN, BY M.S.
26XIII.: A SACRIFICE
7BY
27XIV.: CHURCHYARD BLOSSOMS
8WILHELMINE VON HILLERN,
28XV.: A ROYAL MARRIAGE
9TRANSLATED FROM THE GERMAN: PHILADELPHIA:
29XVI.: THE TWO BETROTHED BRIDES
10J. B. LIPPINCOTT & CO.
30XVII.: INSNARED
111873.
31XVIII.: CORNELIA AND OTTILIE
12TO: MY HONORED AND BELOVED MOTHER,
32XIX.: THE CATASTROPHE
13CHARLOTTE BIRCH-PFEIFFER.: TO YOU, DEAR MOTHER BELONGS THIS FIRST PRODUCT OF AN ASPIRATION YOU AWOKE, AND, IN LOYAL UNION WITH MY BELOVED FATHER, AIDED BY YOUR POWERFUL EXAMPLE TO DEVELOP. RECEIVE IT AS A FAINT TOKEN OF GRATITUDE FOR A LOVE WHICH A WHOLE LIFE WOULD NOT BE SUFFICIENT TO REPAY.
33XX.: THITHER
14I.: MENTAL STRIFE.
34XXI.: SPRING STORM
15II.: DUAL APPARITIONS
35XXII.: LIGHT AND SHADOW
16III.: FROM FALSEHOOD TO FALSEHOOD
36XXIII.: BETWEEN HEAVEN AND EARTH
17IV.: A GUARDIAN ANGEL
37XXIV.
18V.: MASTER AND PUPIL
38REGENERATION
19VI.: THE PRISON FAIRY
39FOOTNOTE:
20VII.: AN ARISTOCRAT
40THE END.
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