Stefan Zweig’s The World of Yesterday is available on Audible as a 17 hrs 50 mins unabridged audiobook, narrated by David Horovitch.
Publisher’s Summary
Stefan Zweig’s memoir, The World of Yesterday, recalls the golden age of prewar Europe – its seeming permanence, its promise and its devastating fall with the onset of two world wars. Zweig’s passionate, evocative prose paints a stunning portrait of an era that danced brilliantly on the brink of extinction. It is an unusually humane account of Europe from the closing years of the 19th century through to World War II, seen through the eyes of one of the most famous writers of his era. Zweig’s books (novels, biographies, essays) were translated into numerous languages, and he moved in the highest literary circles; he also encountered many leading political and social figures of his day.
The World of Yesterday is a remarkable, totally engrossing history. This translation by the award-winning Anthea Bell captures the spirit of Zweig’s writing in arguably his most important work, completed shortly before his tragic death in 1942. It is read with sympathy and understanding by David Horovitch.
Audiobook Details
- Narrated by: David Horovitch
- Length: 17 hrs 50 mins
- Publisher: Ukemi Audiobooks from W. F. Howes Ltd
- Release year: 2017
- Audible category: Biographies & Memoirs / Art & Literature / Authors
Listener Ratings
The World of Yesterday holds an average listener rating of 4.8/5 from 811 Audible ratings.
On Audible, ratings for this title break down into narration performance and story separately:
- Performance (narration): 4.9/5
- Story: 4.8/5
- 5-star ratings: 86% of all ratings
What Audible Listeners Are Saying
5/5 stars — “Amazing. “
I can’t find words to describe it. I will miss the voice of Mr. David Horovitch on my long walking.— A, Audible listener
5/5 stars — “Zwieg”
“Every shadow is also a child of light” Zwieg writes. I intend to read “Jeremiah” and try to find a copy of “The Silent Woman” by this author. He lived productively in the shadow of terror, horror, destruction and death during WWI and II. He remained passive, even as a Jew, in his desire for peace.— Beverly B Kottwitz, Audible listener
5/5 stars — “Over too soon “
Just like the life of Stefan Zweig this audiobook finished all too soon despite its 17+ hours’ running time. Zweig promises much in his early pages by suggesting that a memoir should only be written if the author has something to say. His narration clips along briskly with never a lull despite a good deal of elaboration and rich detailing. He does indeed have a great deal to say from his encounters and friendships with many of Europe’s preeminent artists, dramatists and academics to his documentation observations on historical events. David Horovitch’s narration wonderfully captures the gravitas of the author whilst conveying his passion and increasing despair towards the end of the work.— Audible customer, Audible listener
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