Length31h 5m
About this audiobook
Berthold Auerbach's "On the Heights" is a poignant exploration of the human condition set against the backdrop of the picturesque Black Forest. Through a blend of realistic narrative and lyrical prose, Auerbach intricately depicts the lives of his characters, weaving together personal struggles and broader societal themes. The novel reflects a rich understanding of German-Jewish identity, delving into issues of belonging, faith, and the quest for self-understanding during a time of transformation in 19th-century Europe. Auerbach's narrative is characterized by vivid imagery and profound psychological insights, echoing the Romantic movement while also foreshadowing modernism. Auerbach, a prominent figure in German literature and a trailblazer for Jewish authors, draws upon his own experiences of cultural displacement and social hardship. Born in 1812 in a Jewish family in the small town of Calw, his works often grapple with themes of assimilation, identity, and the challenges faced by marginalized communities. His deep appreciation for nature and the human spirit is mirrored in his writings, as he seeks to bridge the gap between tradition and progress. "On the Heights" is a must-read for those intrigued by the complexities of identity and the intricacies of human relationships. Auerbach'Äôs eloquent prose and thoughtful reflections invite readers to ponder their place within the world. This novel not only enriches the canon of German literature but also offers timeless insights into the universal search for belonging.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction, Romance
Length31 hrs 5 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 17, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1BOOK I.
72CHAPTER II.
2CHAPTER I.
73CHAPTER III.
3CHAPTER II.
74CHAPTER IV.
4CHAPTER III.
75CHAPTER V.
5CHAPTER IV.
76CHAPTER VI.
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6CHAPTER V.
77CHAPTER VII.
7CHAPTER VI.
78CHAPTER VIII.
8CHAPTER VII.
79CHAPTER IX.
9CHAPTER VIII.
80CHAPTER X.
10CHAPTER IX.
81CHAPTER XI.
11CHAPTER X.
82CHAPTER XII.
12CHAPTER XI.
83CHAPTER XIII.
13CHAPTER XII.
84CHAPTER XIV.
14CHAPTER XIII.
85CHAPTER XV.
15CHAPTER XIV.
86BOOK VI.
16CHAPTER XV.
87CHAPTER I.
17CHAPTER XVI.
88CHAPTER II.
18CHAPTER XVII.
89CHAPTER III.
19CHAPTER XVIII.: (IRMA TO HER FRIEND EMMA.)
90CHAPTER IV.
20BOOK II.
91CHAPTER V.
21CHAPTER I.
92CHAPTER VI.
22CHAPTER II.
93CHAPTER VII.
23CHAPTER III.
94CHAPTER VIII.
24CHAPTER IV.
95CHAPTER IX.
25CHAPTER V.
96CHAPTER X.
26CHAPTER VI.: (IRMA TO HER FRIEND EMMA.)
97CHAPTER XI.
27CHAPTER VII.
98CHAPTER XII.
28CHAPTER VIII.
99CHAPTER XIII.
29CHAPTER IX.
100CHAPTER XIV.
30CHAPTER X.
101CHAPTER XV.
31CHAPTER XI.
102CHAPTER XVI.
32CHAPTER XII.
103CHAPTER XVII.
33CHAPTER XIII.
104CHAPTER XVIII.
34CHAPTER XIV.
105CHAPTER XIX.
35CHAPTER XV.
106A STORY: OF
36CHAPTER XVI.
107A SOLITARY WORLDLING.
37CHAPTER XVII.
108BOOK VII.: (IRMA'S JOURNAL.) (pt. 1)
38BOOK III.
109BOOK VII.: (IRMA'S JOURNAL.) (pt. 2)
39CHAPTER I.
110BOOK VIII.
40CHAPTER II.
111CHAPTER I.
41CHAPTER III.
112CHAPTER II.
42CHAPTER IV.
113CHAPTER III.
43CHAPTER V.
114CHAPTER IV.
44CHAPTER VI.
115CHAPTER V.
45CHAPTER VII.
116CHAPTER VI.
46CHAPTER VIII.
117CHAPTER VII.
47CHAPTER IX.
118CHAPTER VIII.
48CHAPTER X.
119CHAPTER IX.
49CHAPTER XI.
120CHAPTER X.
50CHAPTER XII.
121CHAPTER XI.
51CHAPTER XIII.
122CHAPTER XII.
52CHAPTER XIV.
123CHAPTER XIII.
53CHAPTER XV.
124CHAPTER XIV.
54CHAPTER XVI.
125CHAPTER XV.
55CHAPTER XVII.
126CHAPTER XVI.
56BOOK IV.
127CHAPTER XVII.
57CHAPTER I.
128CHAPTER XVIII.
58CHAPTER II.
129CHAPTER XIX.
59CHAPTER III.
130CHAPTER XX.
60CHAPTER IV.
131THE END.
61CHAPTER V.
132FOOTNOTES:
62CHAPTER VI.
133Joseph Vance
63CHAPTER VII.
134Alice-for-short
64CHAPTER VIII.
135THE HELPMATE: 12mo. $1.50
65CHAPTER IX.
136THE DIVINE FIRE
66CHAPTER X.
137AUDREY CRAVEN
67CHAPTER IX.
138SUPERSEDED
68CHAPTER XII.
139THE TYSONS: (Mr. and Mrs. Nevill Tyson)
69CHAPTER XIII.
140HENRY HOLT AND COMPANY
70BOOK V.
141Hale's Dramatists of To-day: HENRY HOLT AND COMPANY
71CHAPTER I.
142THE NIBELUNGENLEID
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