Hyperion or The Hermit in Greece

At the end of his life, Hyperion finds himself a hermit in Greece. In letters, he describes his eventful life in retrospect, and it quickly becomes clear that universal human themes emerge in this outstanding individual fate. Hyperion has gained and lost friendship and love, fought in war and found peace in loneliness. Hölderlin's parable masterfully combines philosophy with contemporary criticism and classicism with romanticism. Due to its linguistic art, it is one of the most important works of German literature. Unabridged reading with Michael Thomas 1 mp3 CD approx. 6 h 6 min.