Beware of Pity, by Stefan Zweig
An excerpt from Stefan Zweig's novel Beware of Pity, set in the twilight of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. An innocent social blunder has lasting repercussions for a young officer.
An extract from Stefan Zweig's novel set in the twilight of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. An innocent social blunder at a glamorous soiree has lasting repercussions for an idealistic young cavalry officer.
Reader: John Heffernan
Translator: Anthea Bell
Producer: Gemma Jenkins
Wes Anderson, an aficionado of the Austrian writer's work, cites Beware of Pity as one of the prime influences behind his latest film, The Grand Budapest Hotel.
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Richard Strauss
Der Rosenkavalier Act 3 (大象传媒 Proms 2014)
Conductor: Robin Ticciati. Performer: Glyndebourne Festival Opera Company.
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