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In a German Pension, Version 2

Gelesen von Peter Dann

(4,833 Sterne; 6 Bewertungen)

Katherine Mansfield was only 22 years old when these stories were first published in book form. Mansfield was later reluctant to see them republished, considering them, apparently, to be mere juvenilia, but they still make interesting listening as portents of a formidable talent. Only some of the stories relate to life in a German boarding house (one presumably similar to the location where Mansfield herself spent the early months of an probably unwelcome pregnancy that ended in miscarriage). Many of the stories display a wicked sense of humour, while Mansfield's restiveness under the restrictions and expectations imposed on her as a woman is most palpable. (Summary by Peter Dann) (3 hr 13 min)

Chapters

Germans at Meat

8:40

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The Baron

8:09

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The Sister of the Baroness

11:08

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Frau Fischer

13:31

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Frau Brechenmacher Attends a Wedding

13:43

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The Modern Soul

21:26

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At “Lehmann's”

15:22

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The Luft Bad

7:24

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A Birthday

22:09

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The Child-Who-Was-Tired

16:57

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The Advanced Lady

21:00

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The Swing of the Pendulum

23:31

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A Blaze

10:27

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Bewertungen

a treasure unearthed

(5 Sterne)

Been following books read by the stupendous Mr Dann and found this. Don't know why this author isn't better known. She is , in my view, as good and sometimes better than Virginia Wolf . The stories are frequently amusing and inciteful but beware, the sad ones will break your heart. All, of course, are enhanced by Peter's reading and excellent knowledge of spoken foreign languages .

great Author

(5 Sterne)

Katherine Mansfield, contrary to me, is very good with words.