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Dantons Tod, Leonce und Lena, Lenz, Woyzeck, Der Hessische Landbote ... Georg Büchner schrieb während seines kurzen Lebens nur wenige Werke. Dafür erregten sie umso mehr Aufsehen und Missfallen, denn der Schriftsteller war seiner Zeit voraus. Warum er als Staatsverräter galt und doch ein Wegbereiter für die Freiheit des Volkes war, erzählt dieses Hörbuch.
Peter Braun (Author), Claus Dieter Clausnitzer, Dominik Freiberger, Hartmut Stanke, Ingeborg Wunderliche, Louis Friedemann Thiele, Sabine Falkenberg, Viola Sauer (Narrator)
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Heinrich Heine wurde als Schriftsteller lange beschimpft und bekämpft: wegen seiner jüdischen Herkunft und weil er den spießigen deutschen Kleingeistern einen Spiegel vorhielt. Er bekämpfte die Ausbeutung des Volkes, die Rückständigkeit und die Willkür der Herrscher. Dieses Hörbuch erzählt von seinem Leben und Werk und davon, dass er am Ende doch noch geachtet wurde.
Peter Braun (Author), Alexander Radszun, Claus Dieter Cluasnitzer, Dominik Freiberger, Friedhelm Ptok, Ingeborg Wunderlich, Sabine Falkenberg, Thomas Krause (Narrator)
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Dichterköpfe. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Unvergessen und weltbekannt! Johann Wolfgang von Goethe wurde 82 Jahre alt. Fast 60 davon lebte er in Weimar. Dorthin hatte ihn Herzog Carl August eingeladen, weil er begeistert war von Götz von Berlichingen und Die Leiden des jungen Werther. Goethe wurde zur Berühmtheit - wenn auch nicht überall beliebt. Dieses Hörbuch erzählt von seinem Leben, seiner Freundschaft mit Schiller, seinen Werken und mehr.
Peter Braun (Author), Alexander Radszun, Claus Dieter Clausnitzer, Dominik Freiberger, Friedhelm Ptok, Hartmut Stanke, Ingeborg Wunderlich, Peter Kaempfe, Sabine Falkenberg, Thomas Krause (Narrator)
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Dichterköpfe. Friedrich Schiller
James Cook umsegelt die Welt, die ersten Luftschiffe erobern den Himmel, Beethoven und Mozart komponieren ihre unvergessliche Musik: In dieser bewegten Zeit lebte Friedrich Schiller. Schreiben war sein Leben. Damit begehrte er gegen die bestehende Ordnung auf. Wie seine wichtigsten Werke entstanden und was sie dem Dichter bedeuteten - davon erzählt dieses Hörbuch.
Peter Braun (Author), Dominik Freiberger, Friedhelm Ptok, Ingeborg Wunderlich, Matthias Haase, Peter Kaempfe, Sabine Falkenberg, Thomas Krause (Narrator)
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Theodor Fontane begann seine Karriere als Apotheker. Doch das Schreiben lag ihm im Blut und so wurde er Journalist und später Schriftsteller. Er war gezwungen, für den preußischen König zu arbeiten, gegen den er sich einst aufgelehnt hatte. Doch in seinen Werken kritisierte er die Gesellschaft, in der er lebte und die Kriege, die er hautnah erlebte.
Peter Braun (Author), Dominik Freiberger, Friedhelm Ptok, Sabine Falkenberg (Narrator)
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Dichterköpfe. Rainer Maria Rilke
Rauchende Schlote, Automobile, Eisenbahngleise - Rainer Maria Rilke wird 1875 in einer Zeit des Umbruchs und Aufschwungs geboren. Es ist eine pulsierende, aber auch problematische Zeit: Der Takt der Maschinen bestimmt den Alltag und in den Arbeitervierteln herrschen Hunger und Armut. Rilke setzt diesem verwirrenden, undurchschaubaren Äußeren die Seelenwelt des Menschen entgegen. In seinen Gedichten beschreibt er Gefühle, erschafft sehnsuchtsvolle Traumgebilde. Doch als der Erste Weltkrieg ausbricht, wird ihm diese Sensibilität zum Verhängnis ...
Peter Braun (Author), Bernt Hahn, Cathlen Gawlich, Claus Dieter Clausnitzer, Friedhelm Ptok, Jutta Richter, Peter Lieck, Romanus Furhmann (Narrator)
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Michael Morpurgo's wonderful storytelling and Jim Broadbent's compelling performance combine to tell this true story against the epic backdrop of World War Two. Francis Cammaerts, Jim Broadbent and Michael Morpurgo happen to be all part of the same family so this production is a very special collaboration bringing family members' voices to life. Francis and Pieter are brothers. As the shadow of one war lingers, and the rumbles of another approach, the brothers argue. Francis is a fierce pacifist, while Pieter signs up to fight. What happens next will change the course of Francis's life forever... and throw him into the mouth of the wolf.
Michael Morpurgo (Author), Jim Broadbent (Narrator)
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Discover why Selena, the Queen of Tejano music, became one of the most celebrated Mexican-American entertainers of the twentieth century! As a young girl, Selena Quintanilla sang in a band called Selena y Los Dinos with her brother and sister. The family performed at fairs, weddings, quinceañeras, and on street corners in their native Texas. Selena learned how to sing in Spanish and soon became hugely popular within the Latino community--so much so that she became the best-selling Latin artist of the 1990s. Selena was poised to be a great success, but her life was cut short after being fatally wounded by the president of her fan club. Selena's contributions to music and fashion during her life made her one of the top Latin musicians in the 1990s, and readers will want to know more about the woman who introduced the world to Tejano music.
, Kate Bisantz, Max Bisantz (Author), Kyla Garcia (Narrator)
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Eleanor Roosevelt, Fighter for Justice: Her Impact on the Civil Rights Movement, the White House, an
Eleanor Roosevelt, Fighter for Justice shows young listeners how the former First Lady evolved from a poor little rich girl to a protector and advocate for those without a voice. Although now seen as a cultural icon, she was a woman deeply insecure about her looks and her role in the world. But by recognizing her fears and constantly striving to overcome her prejudices, she used her proximity to presidents and her own power to aid in the fight for Civil Rights and other important causes. This biography gives listeners a fresh perspective on her extraordinary life. A supplemental PDF containing historic photographs is included. ** Please contact Customer Service for additional content**
Ilene Cooper (Author), Laurel Lefkow (Narrator)
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Elizabeth Warren: Nevertheless, She Persisted
Elizabeth came from a struggling middle-class family in Oklahoma City. After a heart attack put her father out of work, she helped out by babysitting, waitressing, and sewing, all while shining as a star member of her school's debate team. Debate taught her how to fight with her words, a skill that eventually won her a state championship and a college scholarship. As a lawyer and a law professor, she learned why it was so difficult for working-class families like her own to advance economically. Today, she continues to fight (with her words) for the poor and the middle-class through her role as a senator. Elizabeth Warren: Nevertheless, She Persisted emphasizes the importance of being outspoken-of using your words to fight both for yourself and for those who need your help.
Susan Wood (Author), Amy Rubinate (Narrator)
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Abraham Lincoln's Dueling Words
As a young lawyer, Abraham Lincoln was known for his sense of humor. But in 1842, he did something so rascally--so downright mean--he was challenged to a duel. Lincoln needed his wit and a healthy dose of humility to save his life and his career. He didn't know it at the time, but the future of this great country was at stake. Ultimately, what he referred to as the meanest thing he had ever done, taught Lincoln to be a better man.
Donna Janell Bowman (Author), Adam Grupper (Narrator)
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Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos
The fascinating Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is remembered for her self-portraits, her dramatic works featuring bold and vibrant colors. Her work brought attention to Mexican and indigenous culture, and she is also renowned for her works celebrating the female form. Brown's story recounts Frida's beloved pets-two monkeys, a parrot, three dogs, two turkeys, an eagle, a black cat, and a fawn-and playfully considers how Frida embodied many wonderful characteristics of each animal.
Monica Brown Ph.D. (Author), Adriana Sananes (Narrator)
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