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"O Thou, My Austria!"
Love, Loyalty, and Turmoil in 19th Century ViennaBy Ossip Schubin
Length10h 48m
About this audiobook
In "O Thou, My Austria!", Ossip Schubin crafts a poignant elegy to his homeland, exploring themes of nostalgia, identity, and exile through a vivid tapestry of personal and cultural reflections. Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century, the narrative oscillates between poetic lyricism and evocative prose, utilizing rich metaphors and intricate imagery that highlight the complexities of Austrian life during a period marked by sociopolitical upheaval. Schubin'Äôs style intertwines the personal with the universal, inviting readers to contemplate the essence of belonging in a rapidly transforming world. Ossip Schubin, a lesser-known yet compelling figure of the Austrian literary scene, was deeply influenced by his experiences as an √©migr√©. Born into a Jewish family in Austro-Hungary, Schubin's life was marked by the contrasts of his homeland's cultural vibrancy and the impending shadows of war. His intimate knowledge of Austria'Äôs tumultuous history informs the emotional depth of his writing, allowing him to give voice to both the strength and fragility of national identity. This book is highly recommended for readers interested in the intersections of identity, exile, and memory. Schubin'Äôs lyrical approach not only captures the essence of Austria'Äôs soul but also resonates with anyone seeking to understand the complexities of place in their own lives. "O Thou, My Austria!" serves as a poignant reminder of the beauty and sorrow inherent in the concept of home.
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction, General Fiction
Length10 hrs 48 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 25, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I.: A MANUSCRIPT MISAPPROPRIATED.
34CHAPTER XVII.: MISMATED.
2CHAPTER II.
35CHAPTER XVIII.: A FRIEND'S ADVICE.
3THE CONTENTS OF THE MANUSCRIPT.
36CHAPTER XIX.: FRAU ROSA'S BIRTHDAY.
4MY MEMOIRS.
37CHAPTER XX.: KOMARITZ AGAIN.
5I.
38CHAPTER XXI.: "POOR LATO!"
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6II.
39CHAPTER XXII.: HARRY'S MUSINGS.
7III.
40CHAPTER XXIII.: ZDENA TO THE RESCUE.
8IV.
41CHAPTER XXIV.: A SLEEPLESS NIGHT.
9MY DEAREST PLAYMATE.
42CHAPTER XXV.: THE CONFESSION.
10V.
43CHAPTER XXVI.: THE BARON'S AID.
11KOMARITZ.
44CHAPTER XXVII.: BARON FRANZ.
12VI.
45CHAPTER XXVIII.: A SHORT VISIT.
13HARRY'S TUTORS.
46CHAPTER XXIX.: SUBMISSION.
14VII.
47CHAPTER XXX.: PERSECUTION.
15VIII.
48CHAPTER XXXI.: CONSOLATION.
16IX.
49CHAPTER XXXII.: INTERRUPTED HARMONY.
17HARRY BECOMES A SOLDIER.
50CHAPTER XXXIII.: EARLY SUNRISE.
18X.
51CHAPTER XXXIV.: STRUGGLES.
19MY EDUCATION.
52CHAPTER XXXV.: A SLANDERER.
20CHAPTER III.: AN ARRIVAL.
53CHAPTER XXXVI.: FAILURE.
21CHAPTER IV.: A QUARREL.
54CHAPTER XXXVII.: A VISIT.
22CHAPTER V.: BARONESS PAULA.
55CHAPTER XXXVIII.: AT LAST.
23CHAPTER VI.: ENTRAPPED.
56CHAPTER XXXIX.: THE DINNER.
24CHAPTER VII.: AN INVITATION.
57CHAPTER XL.: A FAREWELL.
25CHAPTER VIII.: THE SECRET.
58CHAPTER XLI.: RESOLVE.
26CHAPTER IX.: AN ENCOUNTER.
59CHAPTER XLII.: FOUND.
27CHAPTER X.: A GARRISON TOWN.
60CHAPTER XLIII.: COUNT HANS.
28CHAPTER XI.: AN OLD FRIEND.
61CHAPTER XLIV.: SPRING.
29CHAPTER XII.: A GRAVEYARD IN PARIS.
62CHAPTER XLV.
30CHAPTER XIII.: AT DOBROTSCHAU.
63OLD BARON FRANZ.
31CHAPTER XIV.: OLGA.
64FOOTNOTE:
32CHAPTER XV.: COMRADES AND FRIENDS.
65THE END.
33CHAPTER XVI.: LATO TREURENBERG.
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