The Strudlhof Staircase

Vienna, early 20th century: At the center of Doderer's urban novel is the civil servant and retired major Melzer. But it is not just his life that is told here. It is the small and large stories, the dialogues and reflections of numerous actors from Viennese society that make this novel special. All threads converge at the Strudlhofstiege - here, personal destinies intertwine, encounters take place, and then part ways again. Multi-layered, with fine humor and artfully constructed, Simonischek's reading creates a sparkling kaleidoscope that opens a view into an entire era. Unabridged reading with Peter Simonischek, 3 mp3 CDs, approx. 32 hours 4 minutes.