At the end of his life, Hyperion finds himself as a hermit in Greece. In letters, he reflects on his tumultuous life, and it quickly becomes clear that universal human themes emerge from this remarkable individual fate. Hyperion has gained and lost friendship and love, fought in war, and found his peace in solitude. Hölderlin's parable masterfully combines philosophy with social critique, as well as classicism with romanticism. Due to its linguistic artistry, it is considered one of the most significant works of German literature. Unabridged reading with Michael Thomas, 1 mp3-CD, approximately 6 hours and 6 minutes.