Mature
Length36h 27m
About this audiobook
The Magic Mountain delves into the intricacies of Hans Castorp's life, a young man from a Hamburg merchant family, in the years leading up to World War I. Orphaned at an early age, Castorp is raised by his grandfather and uncle, poised to embark on a career in shipbuilding. However, before stepping into his professional life, he undertakes a transformative journey to visit his tubercular cousin, Joachim Ziemssen, seeking a cure in the elevated sanatorium of Davos in the Swiss Alps. Departing from the familiar landscapes of his daily existence, Castorp enters the rarified atmosphere and introspective enclave of the sanatorium. Initially intending a brief visit, he finds his departure repeatedly postponed due to his own deteriorating health. What initially seems like a minor ailment is diagnosed as tuberculosis, and under the guidance of the sanatorium's chief doctor, Hofrat Behrens, Castorp is persuaded to remain until his health improves. As Castorp extends his stay, he encounters a diverse array of characters within the sanatorium, each representing a microcosm of pre-war Europe. These include Lodovico Settembrini, an Italian humanist and encyclopedist; Leo Naphta, a Jewish Jesuit with a penchant for totalitarianism; Mynheer Peeperkorn, a dionysian Dutchman; and the captivating Madame Clawdia Chauchat, who becomes a significant romantic interest. Amid the mountain air and the insulated world of the sanatorium, Castorp undergoes a profound transformation, both physically and intellectually. The novel unfolds as a rich tapestry, weaving together the individual stories of its characters against the backdrop of the impending war.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length36 hrs 27 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 1, 2024
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Foreword
11CHAPTER FIVE (pt. 4)
2CHAPTER ONE
12CHAPTER SIX (pt. 1)
3CHAPTER TWO
13CHAPTER SIX (pt. 2)
4CHAPTER THREE (pt. 1)
14CHAPTER SIX (pt. 3)
5CHAPTER THREE (pt. 2)
15CHAPTER SIX (pt. 4)
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6CHAPTER FOUR (pt. 1)
16CHAPTER SIX (pt. 5)
7CHAPTER FOUR (pt. 2)
17CHAPTER SEVEN (pt. 1)
8CHAPTER FIVE (pt. 1)
18CHAPTER SEVEN (pt. 2)
9CHAPTER FIVE (pt. 2)
19CHAPTER SEVEN (pt. 3)
10CHAPTER FIVE (pt. 3)
20CHAPTER SEVEN (pt. 4)
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